Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President. At this time, let me explain the reasons for my amendment to increase Pell grant funding. I submitted a statement for the Record yesterday. But I would like to discuss it in a little bit more detail today. There is particular reason for us to take this action which would bring us closer to the administration's request and into line with the recommendation from the House of Representatives. It seems odd to me that the Senate would not be willing to support Pell grant funding at the same level as recommended by the Appropriations Committee in the House of Representatives. This amendment would conform the Senate funding level to the House funding level, and there is a particular reason for this amendment coming up. That is, a problem that was created in a previous law with respect to two different groups of students that are funded. I would like to discuss that in a little bit more detail. First, let me note the numbers. This amendment would provide an additional $528 million for the Pell Grant Program. It would boost funding to the level recommended by the House Appropriations Committee. The Pell grant funding would go from $6.91 billion to $7.438 billion.”