Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I want to thank Senator Franken who also had a particular interest in this issue and who is one of the prime movers in encouraging the subcommittee to have this hearing."

"I can't thank you more for making this the topic of our initial hearings and I look forward to working with you this Congress."

"If I hold a hearing on that are you ready to come in and talk----"

"There is significant evidence that says early childhood education pays the bill."