John Tierney: “The risk that you have is that the board may disagree with you, and then that is the risk that Mr. King takes.”

I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge the House to act on responsible legislation that I have introduced that would help tens of millions of college students, graduates, parents, and middle class families all…

There is always a reason. And when you talk about prioritizing, we had amendment after amendment on the Republican side to cut special ed, to provide money for another program.

At this point in time, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Danny K. Davis) to engage in a colloquy.

I believe the things that really matter - ensuring all Americans can get a decent job that pays a fair wage, access affordable, quality healthcare, and retire with dignity and a little change in their pocket - are squarely in this…