I have long believed that early childhood education is one of the best investments the Federal Government can make.
They are saying that any additional revenue, even if it is generated by closing unfair tax loopholes, is off the table.
But as everyone on this Committee knows, the path before us is going to be a struggle.
I think it's really important that we focus on that for our military families.
This law, expanded in the recent health care reform legislation, requires health insurance to cover both mental and physical health equally.
I can't urge you strongly enough that that date is critical.
I just continue to believe we have to do everything we can for our veterans and our service members as they transition.
It is what I hear when I talk to veterans everywhere, that one of their biggest concerns is getting a job.
As Americans we all have to come together. And we can learn from this and we can do some things that are really important.
I am the only Senator who has been a pre-school teacher formerly.
As you know, early childhood education is extremely important to me.