Political Quotes

Jack Reed: “Our student loan programs were originally seen as an investment, not a profit center or even a cost-neutral proposition.…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2014
Our student loan programs were originally seen as an investment, not a profit center or even a cost-neutral proposition. However, today our student aid investment has been stood on its head.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed critiques the current perception of student loan programs as profit-driven.

Share

More from Jack Reed

Aug 29, 2026

When he unilaterally launched this war, Trump promised he would destroy Iran's nuclear program, eliminate its missile and drone arsenal, dismantle its defense industrial base, wipe out its proxy networks, and topple the regime in a matter…

cbsnews.com
Aug 29, 2026

The President has waged this war without public support or congressional consent, and it is far past time for accountability.

cbsnews.com
Sep 2, 2026

A blatant abuse of power and taxpayer dollars.

cbsnews.com
Aug 28, 2026

Six months later, not a single objective has been achieved. Indeed, he has weakened our position in the Middle East and the world significantly.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation