Thad Cochran Quotes

"Scientific research and other studies have demonstrated that arts education can enhance American students' math and language skills and improve test scores which in turn increase chances of higher education and good jobs in the future."

"This legislation provides Medicaid eligibility to evacuees and residents in (Federal Emergency Management Agency) designated disaster counties, ... It also helps pay private health insurance premiums for those at risk for losing their coverage."

"This is going to be the most expensive natural disaster that's hit the United States in history. It's really quite phenomenal."

"And I think we're going to have a healthier and a better educated workforce if the president's budget requests for increases are approved."

"We have to make sure that we are a force for peace and stability in the world, and that we're prepared to defend freedom and the security of the American people."