Today's Quote I

"Oscar the Grouch has been friendlier to the Sesame Street characters than President Bush," said Rep Markey "In a world of fast-and-furious television with ratings-driven content, the public broadcasting system represents the last stronghold of quality, child-oriented programming - we owe this to America's children."

Markey was among the leading voices of protest when Republicans tried unsuccessfully to slash noncom' funds last fall.