Virginia Foxx actually said...

"we are very proud of Virginia's longitudinal database system because it is providing a way where we can come together with the State agencies"

"one of the things we are all concerned about is the issue of transparency and making sure that people have the kind of information that you are gathering"

"the federal government does not need to spend more money to facilitate these investments"

"those in Washington have a responsibility to weigh carefully any federal action to ensure that such actions will not create greater costs for students and schools, particularly in these tough economic..."