We would like to thank Chairman Kildee and Chairwoman McCarthy, along with Ranking Members Castle and Platts for convening this important hearing.

Students who attend schools with anti-harassment policies that enumerate categories of students for protection report that they feel safer.

First of all, we would like to thank Chairman Kildee and Chairwoman McCarthy, as well as Ranking Members Castle and Platts for the opportunity to discuss a matter as important as student safety and the prevention of harassment in schools.

When I first entered politics 44 years ago, and 33 years ago in Congress, there was a higher degree of civility.

I think that we also have, from a safety perspective, it means tighter partnerships between schools, police, mental health agencies and the community partners.

We ask that Congress require schools and districts to enact anti-bullying and harassment policies that include enumerated categories.

I think we should give the people of Puerto Rico the right to make their decision.

a Representative in Congress from the State of Michigan

One thing we don't want is what I call the Carter Glass syndrome--Senator Carter Glass--very famous senator--the Glass-Steagle Bill.

America is a land of diversity within unity, and that is our strength, our diversity within unit.

I feel very strongly on this that Native Americans, including Native Hawaiians, have proven their loyalty through many wars.