Joe Courtney actually said...

"One of the many strengths that I think you have brought to this office is that for the first time in history you served as Secretary of Education as a graduate of a career and technical education high..."

"the McCarthy debt limit bill, which would put an indiscriminate chainsaw into Perkins Grants and career connected high schools is exactly what our employers across the country do not want."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to all the witnesses for your thoughtful testimony this morning."

"I think there is great hope that we can, with good faith, try to put together an intelligent change in terms of the program that is there."