Political Quotes

“I think that the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Rogers) is a very good amendment. The gentleman from Michigan, during his years in the State senate, authored the college tuition savings program in Michigan. I think his ongoing efforts here as a new Member of this body to encourage the Secretary, to the extent practicable, to promote these programs is of great benefit for the American people. We all know that the cost of going to college continues to rise; and we believe by the end of this year, some 48 States will have such programs. We want to make sure that they are working well and provide the avenue by which many more of our middle- and lower-income students will be able to attend an ongoing college, university or some type of training program once they graduate from high school. Mr. Chairman, I support the amendment. The gentleman should be congratulated.”