Political Quotes

“I, too, applaud Representative Gohmert for this amendment. This amendment does recognize that the American system of higher education is truly the envy of the world, and just as importantly, it recognizes the role our independent colleges and universities play in that overall system. Specifically, this amendment addresses the primary concerns of so many of the private and independent colleges about what they have seen as a genuine threat to their independence and their ability to fulfill their diverse missions. I, like many others in this chamber, have spoken with a number of the presidents in my district and understand how deeply they feel about undertaking their responsibilities to their students without excessive and inappropriate Federal or State interference. And for this reason, I offer my support for the Gohmert amendment which removes Federal intervention mechanisms while pushing schools to voluntarily rein in costs, and that is all included in this legislation. It also further eliminates the authority for States to become accreditors. The other good thing about this amendment is disclosures are still in the bill, but the price controls essentially are out. In terms of States as accreditors, the concern would be that any State higher education bureaucracy that wants to control the State's private and independent colleges can simply require State accreditation, giving the State control over its curriculum and mission.…”