Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
It would be unconscionable for us to write a law without making college more affordable and without dealing with the 40 million Americans who are struggling to pay off $1.4 trillion in student loan debt.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the need for affordable college legislation.

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