mcmorris rodgers. an advocate for military families and families with special needs. congressman mike rogersorris rodgers is married to brian rogers and the proud mother of three children. congress woman, let me begin with you this morning. there are a lot of ways to think about education improvement. i would love to have you talked for a moment about why school choice. >> a resonates with me because -- both as a policy maker someone who has the honor of representing the people of eastern washington here on capitol hill, but also as a mom. i have three children. one that has down syndrome. special needs. when i think about education and the impact that has on our lives, and the importance of having an equal opportunity education for everyone in this country, i do not think there is any other more important issue that we face as a country. we see about the next generation, how we make sure that every student, every person, reaches their full potential. it will happen is we have more opportunities, more education more choices. i've lived in myself. first of all, in my own life, i was the first