"Experts have carefully studied the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program and have concluded that the educational success of the program's participants in reading has outpaced those in the District's public schools."
"I want to reinforce what the Chairman said."
"I do not know how anyone who looks at the evidence and hears the testimony we have heard today could vote otherwise than to extend this important program."
"Mr. Chairman, first let me thank you for convening this hearing today and also for your very eloquent statement, which sums up why we are here today."
"Unfortunately, the $12 million provided for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program would only allow currently enrolled students to remain in the program."
"So their future does not look as bright as yours does as the result of your having this opportunity."
"These stories help us understand the real world implications of cutting off this promising program."
"I certainly agree with you that the Privacy Act of 1974 has withstood the test of time amazingly well."
"I am disappointed that the Administration's fiscal year 2010 budget provides only a slight overall increase in homeland security funding for DHS."
"the whole reason that Congress creates independent regulatory agencies is to insulate them from Administration policies"
"I am optimistic that our new President and his Administration will develop a regulatory agenda forceful in its intent to protect the American people."