Sherrod Brown actually said...

"We do not necessarily know how to manage shrinkage, and that is something that this legislation that Senator Schumer and I have worked on will do."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thanks for holding the hearing and for your leadership on livability issues."

"One of the key suggestions was taking steps to ensure that our communities are places where people want to live and to work."

"I am preparing to introduce legislation--called the DIPLOMA Act--that will help communities coordinate, integrate, and provide services to strengthen student achievement."