"The Federal Government I think has an appropriate role in providing information about higher education to consumers."
"Certainly the loan repayment rates are worse in the for-profit industry."
"I actually want to continue on some of the themes from Senator Lankford in innovation, making sure that folks have the opportunity to afford education."
"Would the use of grants, as well, help some of these high schools and colleges be able to develop these programs?"
"the strength of public-private partnerships, particularly when it comes to this issue, I think is clearly demonstrated"
"If there is a pipeline break in that stretch, it would be catastrophic."
"I take this issue very seriously, given the fact that we had a major disaster in the state of Michigan."
"A recent study by the University of Michigan says that the Straits of Mackinac is the absolute worst place to have an oil disaster anywhere in the Great Lakes basin."
"Does it make sense to have the Coast Guard have to sign off on a response plan saying that, 'We're the principal agency responsible for cleaning this thing up.'"
"we are all committed and have a solemn duty to take care of those who have taken care of us."
"I hope you take a strong interest in this and understand the seriousness of it."
"This is about saving lives. It has been estimated that up to 80 percent of all auto crashes could be eliminated."