i tell you the great story of teddy kennedy, pat and bill clinton. millions of lives were saved because we worked together. it's a challenge, bonnie. you talk about the middle class squeeze. it's like my mom said, we make too much money to get help, and we don't make enough money to do what we want to do. we have to think about it. one thing i think about is if we prieftize the turnpike and there's a $1 million leftover, maybe we can create scholarships for our students as long as they stay in ohio. let's be creative and imaginative. thank you for your questions. thank you, all, very much for coming tonight. i hope you enjoyed it, and we will do it again. thank you. [applause] >> up next on c-span2, a house hearing looks at u.s. military operations in the pacific region. then former reserve charm alan greenspan discusses the economy. later, federal officials discuss plans to build high speed rail. >> a house subcommittee today looked at u.s. military capability in the pacific region. among the topics, china's rapid modernization and the moving the u.

kennedy signed it into law. as a legislative aide to former congresswoman martha griffith, pat fought for the equal rights amendment, continuing the march for equality, advancing the cause of justice for all women. thank you, pat, we're all in your debt. through it all, whether the legislation succeeded or failed, she stood by a simple mantra, it's important for women to be involved. for the past 22 years, she has served as editor of "the house daily digest," tracking committee activities and getting the word out on what's happening on capitol hill. in that role she has noted, i've been through the turnover to republicans and back to democrats and tried to help each and every one of them do their jobs. helping others do their jobs, working in a bipartisan way, this was the essence of pat kelly's career and service. pat kelly's 54 years serving the house of representatives is a reflection of her own dedication to congress and the country. and represents the commitment, devotion to duty and passion for service of all of our congressional staffers. thank you, pat, for giving so much to the house, for all of your work