Nita Lowey actually said...

"The Department of Education's mission is to promote student achievement...your budget is clearly on a different mission."

"Frankly, we need more resources to combat this epidemic not less."

"This is an epidemic. You know, I speak to my grandkids, sixth grade, fifth grade, it is unbelievable what is going on out there."

"We really do need these answers right away, but I would like to turn to another matter on--which is impacting public health."