"Why should our teaching professionals question their own expertise to cater to the most conservative voices in the community?"
"I am also struck by the way in which the autocrats and authoritarians feel it necessary to attack the LGBTQ community."
"Thank you, Chairman Raskin, Ranking Member Mace, and the rest of the subcommittee."
"We need you to pass the Equality Act to make discrimination against LGBTQ people illegal."
"I have witnessed firsthand what an environment can become when the most extreme, vile, hate-filled elements take grip of a community."
"Every student, regardless of faith, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or any other factor deserves to be seen, heard, valued, celebrated, engaged, inspired, empowered, and loved each day..."
"Our public schools are the bedrock of American democracy."
"Book censorship wrecks a healthy environment for free inquiry and learning."
"Strong public schools are an issue of national security and moral urgency."
"I appreciate the time to speak with you all this morning. Thank you very much."
"We need you to pass the Safe Schools Improvement Act to protect all students from harassment."