But like in hockey, we can't dwell on the last play. We must always set our sights on the next goal. Because there is a big difference between simply advancing the puck - and putting numbers on the board. Today, too many low and middle-income families still spend over 20 percent of their income on child care. And, even though states are putting their child care block grants to creative use, current funding isn't enough to serve every eligible family.
Child care is still a crisis for too many working families.
That's why we need the kind of bold child care legislation being introduced today. And that's why we celebrate our next speaker who's here today. She knows what it's like to be a working mother. She's also one of our greatest advocates for the rights of children, and for stronger families. Please join me in welcoming, the First Lady of the United States.