Political Quotes

“we have before us today a sensible piece of legislation that will support our troops in completing their education, a bill that will help our troops participate in the Federal financial aid program by cutting through the administrative hurdles upon their return from active duty. H.R. 1412 would ask postsecondary institutions to provide a full refund of tuitions and fees to students for the period that they are not able to complete because of their service to America. It would also minimize difficult enrollments or reapplication requirements making it easier for military personnel to reenter the postsecondary education environment when they return from serving their Nation. The HEROES bill would excuse military personnel from their Federal student loan obligations while they are on active duty in service to the United States. While these men and women are fighting for our freedom overseas, they should not be worrying about repaying their student loans. Our military Reservists are called to serve the Nation. It is our duty to provide them with the support and flexibility they need to avoid financial hardship as they defend freedom and protect our safety. Madam Speaker, this is a good bill for the men and women who are fighting for our future. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this legislation, and I urge the support of its passage from my colleagues.”