Nita Lowey actually said...

"Frankly, when President Obama talked about winning the future, Madam Secretary, to me there is nothing more important than investing in the National Institutes of Health."

"While one side is seeking to slash the most important student financial aid program, the other is prioritizing initiatives to further educate students."

"I am particularly concerned of the impact of reducing Pell when the cost of a college education keeps going up."

"Well, I would just say to my colleagues that to me, the most important thing is helping our young people get that education."