Jaime Herrera Beutler: “In Washington State, just in 2021, there was a 66 percent increase in drug-related overdose deaths, and more than half…”

I just think the nontraditional route needs to be just as valued.

I am in no way afraid of any kind of investigation into someone who is a bad actor, like full stop.

We want our children to be poured into, to be nurtured, to learn how to do--the rigor of academia, to be able to compete on a global stage.

I think how in the world could I expect an educator with a ton of kids in her classroom, and all those kids are like my kid, who I am like 'Just sit still. Just, for the love of God, sit still.'