Maria Cantwell actually said...

"We should be exploring ways to responsibly limit the use of congregate care so that it supplements, rather than supplants, family-based care."

"I applaud the Chairman and Ranking Member for holding today's important hearing on the use of group homes in states' child welfare systems."

"We just want to be--listen, we are not happy that we are so efficient and produce better outcomes..."

"We strongly support Senator Cantwell's proposal because it reinforces the strong partnership between the public and private sectors in delivering a more modern grid."