"The single largest factor...has been the State abdication of that, State disinvestment."
"Senator Harkin's draft reauthorization bill."
"If it provided a whole generation of young people of my generation a great college education at very low cost--but we don't do that anymore."
"the benefits of the Federal Perkins Loan Program to students and how critically important the program is to reauthorize as part of the Higher Education Act."
"If it was good enough for me, why isn't it good enough for students today?"
"I want to thank Senator Alexander for all of his participation in this."
"I think we must stem this tide and get States back in the game."
"It is my hope that this hearing shines a brighter light on these issues and helps inform our work on legislation to try to restore justice for our Nation's coal miners."
"I thank Senator Isakson for being a good partner in helping to try to change some of the ways we do business with regard to coal miners."
"There is danger in flexibility, not just because of you but because of everybody that works under you and the Border Patrol."
"The children are coming because of the drug dealers."