"I would like to find out from the panel: how do you feel about increasing the number of counselors?"
"The current shortage of resources such as school psychologists, counselors, and nurses is alarming."
"Oregon is due for a major earthquake along the Cascadia fault, which will likely result in a massive tsunami."
"Many of my colleagues today have focused on school safety with respect to violence in schools."
"I have had the opportunity to talk to so many children who are incarcerated. One person could help them through a bad day, anger, bullying, mommy and daddy getting a divorce, mommy getting beat-up the..."
"Counselors and social workers in particular can play a vital role in the development of youth, as I've seen time and time again."
"In Oregon, schools are also focused on creating emergency plans for natural disasters."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"I think that one thing that should be available to all schools is enough counselors and enough social workers and mentors for the children."
"But when we are faced with issues on which there is agreement, we should recognize that and work toward consensus solutions."
"The Renewable Fuel Standard represents a bipartisan acknowledgement of the role that alternative fuels play in reducing our dependence on foreign oil."
"It makes sense to fully understand the impacts of our renewable policies before requiring consumers to comply."