Lisa Murkowski actually said...

I believe there must be both rigorous academic standards and expectations in each State, and an accountability system that is reasonably rel...

States should deliver on student achievement, and Federal funds awarded should in part be predicated on demonstrated student outcomes.

The Federal role should be to ensure high standards in each State (but not dictate what those standards should be).

Senator Cantwell and I have logged a few hours standing up in the chamber trying to move the Keystone bill through.