Political Quotes

“I truly wish to express my appreciation to him for what he has tried to accomplish this year as well as in the past in trying to achieve a balanced budget. The sense-of-the-Senate resolution I am proposing addresses the issue of education. I think it is critically important that the Senate go on record to reaffirm its commitment to higher education and to education in general. I think it is important that we establish a reaffirmation and support for a student loan program. I cannot think of a greater issue for the future of this country than to ensure that we provide an adequate funding level for higher education and in particular for student loans. That is one of the greatest issues to the American people at this point. In fact, a recent USA Today/CNN poll indicated for the first time the American people regarded education as the top priority beating out all other issues, and regardless of party, regardless of age, regardless of income group, it crossed all party lines, all age groups, all income groups with respect to this issue.”