"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."