"I remember that issue with absolute clarity. And I know the chairman and I believe deeply in the work that the State Department and USAID are doing, but we have to continue to make sure that the money is spent efficiently and effectively."
"The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate funding for CPB would devastate local broadcast stations, which are supported by more than 90 percent of CPB funding."
"No matter where you live or your income level, public broadcasting must be available for every American."
"In Washington, it seems bad ideas never die."
"At a time when the Trump administration delegitimizes any reporting it doesn't like as fake news, it is hard not to suspect that its effort to undermine public broadcasting is a transparent attempt to..."
"With nearly 6 million jobs open nationwide--6 million jobs open nationwide--it should be a priority of our government to invest in apprenticeships and other job training programs."
"My sincere hope is that President Trump's budget is dead on arrival. This budget is cynical, it is vindictive, and it will cause real harm to millions of American families."
"I have been a real supporter of apprenticeship programs and community colleges, as I mentioned before, because especially our hospitals find thousands of jobs that they can fill."
"I find it interesting that none of you mentioned voc ed programs in high school."
"I also remember, Mr. Chairman, when we used to say there are Democrats, Republicans, and appropriators. And we have to get our work done."
"I hope that we can agree on the funding of this program, because I am not sure I got an answer to this question."