Political Quotes

“I am pleased to speak about S. 930, the College Affordability and Access Act of 1997, which I introduced yesterday. More than 30 years ago, Congress took the historic step of authorizing Federal student aid programs for the purpose of ``making available the benefits of postsecondary education to eligible students.'' Since that time, millions of young Americans have been afforded an opportunity often denied their parents--a college education. During the three decades since the passage of the Higher Education Act of 1965, both the cost and the importance of postsecondary education have grown dramatically. And, unfortunately, many once again find themselves without the financial resources needed to unlock the door to a better future. There was a time in Maine when a person armed with a high school diploma and a willingness to work hard could expect to get a job in a paper mill and be assured of a very good wage for life. Today, however, the situation is very different.”