Jack Reed actually said...

"We all know that postsecondary education is required for most family sustaining, middle-class jobs."

"This is not only in absolute terms, but the trend line is very disturbing about what's happening."

"I want to thank Senator Whitehouse. Yes, I've served on the committee, but I've already been eclipsed by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island."

"We all know that post-secondary education is required for most family sustaining middle-class jobs and that an educated workforce is essential to a modern, productive economy."