Robert Casey actually said...

"It has been a pleasure working with you on this legislation, and I am excited about this opportunity to highlight our shared commitment to promoting pre-kindergarten."

"This legislation being discussed today, the Strong Start Act, represents a major step forward in our fight to ensure that all children have access to affordable and high-quality early learning experie..."

"Hispanic immigrant families in particular have a very strong need for such programs because their young children often have extremely low levels of English language and literacy proficiency."

"We are nowhere near where we ought to be."