Patty Murray actually said...

The bottom line is, if we want our country to grow and thrive, like it has for past generations, we have to invest in the next generation.

Our most important military asset isn't our weapons or our equipment, it is the brave and talented women and men.

Because there is a 15 percent increase from the previous year, of young students who are homeless, and I am just really concerned about that...

We cannot afford to let our efforts get sidetracked and our investments fall behind.