Political Quotes

“Once again, I thank Senator Baldwin, Senator Casey, and the other Senators who participated in our colloquy, Senator Ayotte and Senator Portman. They have all pushed hard to see that we get a result on the Perkins loan extension. They have been effective advocates and skilled legislators, and I am grateful for their hard work. There have been other Senators who have spoken on the floor and have been very passionate advocates. I don't think I have a list of all of them, but I know, for example, Senator Collins made her case here on the floor and in the conference on our elementary and secondary education bill for the students of Maine who receive Perkins Loans. I know Senator Blumenthal was here on a day when I was here as well making his case for students in Connecticut. I know the Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson, was here making a vigorous case for the students from Wisconsin, as did Senator Baldwin. Senator Boozman of Arkansas and Senator Cochran of Mississippi have also been advocates as well as those who participated in the colloquy. We have had a broad group of Senators involved both on the floor and in the negotiations. We now have passed a bill in the Senate. It will go to the House. Hopefully, it will be considered and become a law by the end of the year.…”