Political Quotes

“while the cost of a college education is rapidly increasing, some Members on the other side of the aisle would like to cut student loan funding. The majority's plans would significantly raise the cost of student loans by changing the way loan interest is calculated, capping Pell Grants, and eliminating the Direct Student Loan Program. Mr. Speaker, many American families will find that they have been priced out of a college education by these changes and many students will find that the assistance they were depending on is simply not going to be there. The new leadership once championed giving every student a PC. I will do one better. How about giving every student an opportunity for a college degree so that they can use that PC, rather than just play solitaire? We invest in roads, bridges, and infrastructure. We must also invest in our young people.”