It's foundationally unfair. I don't share the enthusiasm of some of the witnesses and members of the committee with respect to the deployment of a national child care program, notwithstanding the fact that ideally we would have one. I'm concerned about the cost. I'm concerned about the inequities. Yes, I appreciate that some parents, my family included.... I have four children, and certainly we struggled with finding child care cheaply as well. Having said that, do I think this country can afford it? I think ultimately the short answer is no. I don't share the enthusiasm.
On May 18th, 2021. See this statement in context.