Patty Murray actually said...

the Federal Government's mandated requirements under ESEA, under No Child Left Behind, indeed, have helped to push greater accountability

I want to start just by acknowledging our former chair, Senator Tom Harkin, and commend his many years of service.

the Federal requirements that are in place have been so important in producing the kind of high-school and career-ready graduation rates

Fixing No Child Left Behind should not be a partisan issue.