Political Quotes

“as the chairman of the Subcommittee on Education, Arts, and Humanities, I am dedicated to ensuring that our student aid programs serve the purpose for which they are intended: to provide access to quality educational opportunities for deserving students. I am equally dedicated to doing everything possible to safeguard these essential programs from those who would defraud and abuse them. Mr. President, I read with great concern the New York Times articles on fraud and abuse in our student aid programs. In view of those articles, I think it important to note that today, the Department of Education, under the able leadership of Secretary Riley, is working to reverse the downward spiral in student aid program review and administration that occurred during the 1980's. Secretary Riley clearly understands that the public's confidence in our student aid programs depends, in large measure, upon its confidence in the Department's ability to effectively administer those programs, to root out abuse, and to punish those who would cheat or defraud the Government. I applaud his ongoing efforts to strengthen the operation and oversight of our vital student aid programs.”