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."

"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."

"I have never met a single student or instructor in these programs that didn't think they were worthwhile."