I will be delighted to work with the Senator from New Mexico to provide whatever assurances he would like, additional assurances, that the $88 million will be for dropout prevention. That is the law, but, again, I will be glad to work with my distinguished colleague to satisfy the concerns he has raised.
Discussing funding for dropout prevention during Senate floor debate.
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