Political Quotes

I rise today to oppose a budget resolution my Republican colleagues have put before the U.S. Senate. The American people are worried because of the pure chaos let loose on them by President Trump and the Republican majority--whether it is…

Vague generalities are not helping this committee make critical judgments.

For decades, Pell grants have been the cornerstone of our federal financial aid programs. Today, with the costs of higher education continuing to increase, these grants cover a shrinking percentage of the actual cost of college.

Now, in Texas, for example, to get a REAL ID, an applicant ``must provide proof of lawful presence in the United States.'' That is according to the instructions to form DL-53, which is the document the Texas Department of Public Safety…