Tom Cole actually said...

"I like the idea that you are willing to break the mold and think about this because we have got a lot of challenges."

"The contrast between what I saw yesterday in the Senate and what I saw here today on both sides of the aisle makes me very proud of our chamber and this subcommittee."

"I think if you block grant these to States, a lot of the money that has been set aside specifically for charters honestly is apt to be diverted into the public system."

"I am really excited about your Pell Grant proposal and your additional investment in career and technical education."