We have to challenge the status quo. We have to do some things very, very differently.

It's untenable for us to stand on the sideline and just see that continue to happen.

Your fiscal 2016 budget calls for a $125 million investment in our high schools to ensure that these schools can redesign to meet student's needs.

Let's not let all of this fade away, let's make some historic changes that we can all be proud to be a part of.

If after today's hearing, nothing major gets changed, then I think people will lose faith in our Government.

These people should be the most important priority to all of us because they are the real life heroes of this country!

my amendment would create a free community college program, making a bold investment in our Nation's students, its workforce, and the future of our economy. It pays for this investment in a balanced way, and my amendment would actually…

I am encouraged by the FDA's increased attention to the growing epidemic of prescription opioid misuse and abuse and the need to improve treatment options for chronic pain.

I want to give the Chairman and Ranking Member a big shout out and thank you for all of your work on the Clay Hunt SAV Act.

It would track the negative urine test, but it would not necessarily--I did not get the answer on early refills.

Among the allegations that are being looked into at the Tomah VA are early refills of prescriptions for opioids.

I would like to see VA more rapidly expand the use of these techniques.