04/23/2013
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"for the first time, the Great Depression, 25 percent of children in this country are living in poverty."
"I think is--and I'm alluding to what was suggested by Senator Mikulski--we're reaching the point where, if we deny effective resources to the Department, this level of efficiency will be compromised."
"that's a very, very shocking and, indeed, shameful statistic."
"we have to reinforce success, not undercut it."