Barbara Mikulski actually said...

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

"I think we can get real clarity on the safety issues with good ideas and local flexibility."

"I think where we all agree, then, is less Washington mandates, but certainly descriptive rather than prescriptive."

"Thank you, Dr. Bryant. That was part of exactly what we wanted to hear, which is data-driven and evidence-based."