Tom Harkin actually said...

"Student debt crossed the $1 trillion mark and surpassed credit card debt for the first time ever."

"As we approach the start of a new academic year, millions of students and families across America are struggling to pay the escalating costs of college."

"For millions of young people, these trends are putting the American Dream on hold or out of reach."

"One of my top priorities as chair of this committee is to address this college affordability crisis."