Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"Many of our children have significant physical challenges, now a growing emotional challenge, particularly with the high rate of autism."

"I think there is the sense that there should be, as Senator Burr has done in his bill, background checks on those people we know will get government money."

"I think there has to be a reward system."

"this is why I'm optimistic that this subcommittee will be able to produce a reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant."