"The landmark bill that passed yesterday emerged from his subcommittee, from his mind and his heart. He worked very hard on that bill."
"If people want to see how these programs work, let them come to Flint and Genesee County. We've got it here."
"What they've seen is what a great educational system we have here and how you integrate between higher ed and from the kindergarten up or preschool how it's integrated."
"The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been very, very important to this Nation, very important to my State."
"I am not sure how aware they are of advocating and pushing that we fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund."
"I think it is as important, when I travel through the country, particularly through Michigan, I know the Governors would never let us take money from the highway fund."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We all know that water is essential for life."
"Thank you, Madam Chairman."
"I am pleased to welcome all to this hearing on strengthening school safety through the prevention of bullying."
"As a father, a grandfather, and a former teacher, I believe there is nothing more important than ensuring the safety of our schoolchildren."
"We must better understand the causes of school violence and give our educators the tools they need to protect children from dangerous situations."
"Crisis prevention and intervention has been my highest priority, along with school safety, for my entire career."