Richard Burr: “On that basis alone, there is not the sense of urgency that some have come to the floor six times and suggested. I don't…”

“On that basis alone, there is not the sense of urgency that some have come to the floor six times and suggested. I don't disagree with any of my colleagues that this is something we need to do now, but a 2-year temporary bill that doesn't accomplish any of the other reforms when we have had 5 years of bipartisan work--why would we not take this option? Why would we not sit down and find a way for Chairman Alexander's bill--which has many Democratic initiatives in it--to pass and provide historically Black colleges and universities with permanent funding, provide students with a one-page form to fill out for student aid, provide an expedited way for the notification when their loans have been approved? We are there, but for some reason, some want us to do a 2-year temporary fix. It is wrong. I thank the chairman for objecting. I yield the floor.”