Political Quotes

“Reserving the right to object, I look forward to working with my colleague from Virginia to do what we both tried to do as Governors and we were both focused on. It is hard to keep tuition down and to make sure kids get jobs at the end. It is a very difficult job. I don't think what we are doing today with Senator Kaine's proposal is going to help our students get the jobs they need and help keep our tuition down. I don't think we ought to be giving a blank check to our institutions that raise tuition on our students. We all know the mountains of debt--over $1.7 trillion--which is ridiculous. I think my STEM Act is a solution to help make our higher education system affordable and ensure kids have a future. But, unfortunately, we are not able to do that today. I respectfully object. I look forward to working with Senator Kaine to try to do everything we can to get this tuition down and help our kids get jobs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio Unanimous Consent Request”