Jay Rockefeller

If we don't assess science, it's not going to get taught.

America's place as a global leader in those areas was at risk and we could not afford to fall behind.

The hearing will come to order.

It gave me tremendous hope. Not just because I know those students are getting a great education, but also because we're making a powerful investment in our Nation's future.

Programs like these are long-term investments--and they pay incredible dividends.

the time that is given to reading in elementary schools is protected.

Cybersecurity is the Nation's number-one national security threat, ahead of 9/11s, dirty bombs, weapons of mass destruction.

the solution to all these concerns should, first and foremost, be enforcement of the existing law, which applies to, again, children under 13.

every time it's a choice between protecting children or protecting privacy and protecting innovation, we always seem to go with innovation, and we never go with privacy.

Children's safety comes first, always.

The problem is, kids are watching filth.

We have a responsibility to understand this rapidly changing digital landscape and to give parents the tools they need to protect their children's privacy.

I have to say that I am disappointed Apple and Google have declined to participate today.

We can do this ourselves. We don't want government to be involved with this.

I thought your testimony was particularly unhelpful, to be honest with you.

I very much want to thank Microsoft and Facebook for testifying.

We've got to do this for the parents.

Millions of American families have suffered serious financial setbacks during the economic turndown, which promises to go on for a while.

For thousands of Americans and West Virginia families, our economic downturn has meant falling farther and farther behind.

I respect the 70 percent that are using, and I regret the 30 percent that are not using it.

We need help. I mean, we always need help on these things.

My state of West Virginia is working to make our campuses 'veteran friendly' in a variety of ways.

I understand your good intentions, but outreach is really hard when trying to convince a veteran to go do something to get themselves improved.

It is essential to improve the implementation of the GI bill and make the changes necessary on living allowances, transfer of benefits to dependents and clear rules on unique circumstance like foreign study.

That's amazing. Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, but I mean, this is America now. You put your number on a NASCAR.