Kay Hagan actually said...

"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."