Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I want to talk a little bit today about the PROSPER Act and share some articles that have been published that help explain why the PROSPER Act is so good for our country, so good for students, and needs to be passed. The first article is an article in Forbes by Preston Cooper, May 23, 2018. Mr. Speaker, I include the entire article in the Record. [From Forbes, May 23, 2018] What Betsy DeVos Should Have Said About the PROSPER Act (By Preston Cooper) Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testified before the House Committee on Education and Workforce on Tuesday. Representative Bobby Scott, the Democratic ranking member on the committee, asked DeVos about his concerns with the PROSPER Act, House Republicans' bill to reform the federal role in higher education. DeVos' answer could have been better. Here's how the exchange between the two proceeded: Rep. Scott: Madam Secretary, the PROSPER Act provides for a $15 billion cut in student aid, is that right? Secretary DeVos: I've heard that opined. I'm not sure I agree with that, but . . . Scott: Do you have another number? DeVos: Pardon me? Scott: Do you have another number? DeVos: It's an approach to giving students much more flexibility in pursuing their higher education. Scott: $15 billion cut. Do you have another number? DeVos: I have heard that opined, that that is the case. I said I don't necessarily share that perspective. Here's a better answer that DeVos could have given to Scott's question.…”