I couldn't agree more. And with that, I really want to thank all of our witnesses today for being here...

a mind is a terrible thing to waste, and we must be investing in it.

we need to work more closely with the K-12 system.

remedial education is really a burial ground for disadvantaged students, for under-represented students.

And I think you also mentioned the need for Pell grants in the summertime, too.

I'm a big believer in the fact that we don't teach financial literacy, and we need to be doing this.

I am one of the biggest proponents of STEM education in the Senate, because it is so important for the jobs today.

I'm very excited to be able to hold a hearing on this topic, as I have been a strong supporter of minority serving institutions since before I came to the U.S. Senate.

We need to ensure that every student has access to a quality education.

If we want to remain globally competitive and expand our college access and completion rates, we should support the education goals of under-represented minorities.

As chair of the Senate Budget Committee, I know an educated workforce is critical for our long-term economic and fiscal outlook.