Alma Adams actually said...

"I wish to acknowledge the Ranking Member of our full committee, Congressman Bobby Scott, and thank him for being here for this important hearing."

"Given their vital importance to underrepresented and low-income students, the federal government must continue to support and invest in these institutions."

"Thank you, Chairwoman Foxx, for holding this hearing on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act."

"I believe that we have to be more thoughtful about how we measure the success of these institutions."