Political Quotes

“American students I think are confused about the President's student aid priorities. On Election Day in 1996 they heard the President proclaim, and I will quote, ``I am proud that we have got the biggest increase in Pell Grants in 20 years, but we must do more. I want to open the doors of college to all Americans; and if you give me 4 more years, that is exactly what I intend to do.'' That was in Lexington, Kentucky. He said the same thing in Cleveland, Santa Barbara, Green Bay, New Orleans, St. Louis, and the Democratic Convention in Chicago. Many students also heard this ad, run by the President's campaign, and I will quote, ``As a Latino and a student, I know the value of education.'' The ad read in Spanish. ``Under President Clinton, Pell Grants and scholarships were increased. President Clinton wants us to have more opportunities to improve our quality of life. That is why, on November 5, I am going to vote for President Clinton.'' Well, Mr. Speaker, on November 5, that is exactly what a lot of students did. But now the President is singing a different tune.…”