Nita Lowey actually said...

"There is no mention of discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin."

"Is there a line for you on State flexibility? You are the backstop for students and their right to access a quality education."

"Your budget would cut $9.2 billion from the Department of Education, a cut of 13.6 percent, taking us back to 2002 levels."

"If you are funding with vouchers private school, the money is coming from someplace, and there is an overall cut in the budget."