Political Quotes

“If the Senator interpreted my comments to be personally targeted to him, then I do apologize. The Senator said--and I wrote it down: I spent more time on this bill than any other bill ever. My criticism about the statement was, I said: If the Senator got the bill when I did, then there is not a whole lot of time between Friday when I got the bill and Wednesday when it was marked up. I don't question for a minute the Senator from Minnesota or the staff has spent a tremendous amount of hours on education. But in defense of Senator Paul and what he has sought is there has not been a hearing on this legislation. There are some things in this 868-page bill our committee has not had a hearing on that it would be great to have the opportunity to ask someone who is an education professional. In the absence of the ability to do that, you, I, the Senator from Kentucky, our staffs, all have to rely on what committee staff tells us. And that is not always the most accurate thing, regardless of which side of the aisle you are seeking that information. I appreciate what the Senator from Minnesota has said. I think that education should be a passionate debate, and we have seen some passion here this afternoon.…”