Robert Casey actually said...

"Research demonstrates that direct investments in children can help close gaps in these important outcomes and can have lasting positive effects."

"Whenever a witness can bring a personal story, that makes a substantial impression on everyone here."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Dr. King, welcome, and thank you for your testimony and your willingness to serve. We appreciate that commitment."

"We appreciate that, because I know--I say this as a former State auditor general, where we would have audit findings and make a long series of recommendations, and you wonder if the State agency would..."