Cathy McMorris Rodgers actually said...

"This is a human rights issue. Let's open the doors of our schools and let our kids learn and thrive again."

"Keeping schools closed, even partially closed, based on what we know now, is harming our children."

"We are witnessing a significant public health crisis in our children who are experiencing unprecedented mental and physical illness during this time. This would be mitigated, if not completely allevia..."

"I believe this hearing can serve as an important alarm bell for safely reopening our schools."