Dan Kildee: “Just this week, the GAO issued a report that concluded the DoD will have to significantly increase spending to clean up…”

I think in particular, it would be a mistake for us to reauthorize without using the opportunity to elevate these relationships, specifically--and this has been referenced--in the area of worker rights.

It makes a difference where the investment comes from and where the relationships are built, and if we defer to our adversaries, we have no ability, really, to have a meaningful impact on the continent.

The entirety of the system should be pointed at bringing kids back to a permanent, loving, stable home.

In closing I will just say this: I hope my colleagues join me. This is something we ought to be able to do together. We ought to solve this problem in a bipartisan fashion. I ask you to join me in voting for the motion to recommit to right…