Jack Reed actually said...

"A final point is that you have a significant cut, 27 percent, $7 million, in ocean exploration, and it becomes more and more important."

"I hope we can all agree that the status quo is not acceptable and that we can't delay in addressing the rising student loan debt."

"This isn't the system of Federal financial support that was designed to give everybody a fair shot at a higher education and better future."

"Today's hearing on student loans is of critical importance. The social and economic implications of the rising tide of student loan debt demand that we take action."