Joe Wilson actually said...

"But sadly, on subsequent visits across the country with my family, we saw the beginning of a free-market society, a modern society. But it has evolved now, sadly, as indicated, into an autocratic poli..."

"My goal today has been to highlight the importance of ensuring the State and local education agencies have local control when deciding among the myriad options available in delivering quality instruct..."

"It's a Federal issue."

"I would like what the State's doing, essentially what the ESSA's doing: saying to local leaders, go out there and meet the needs and exceed the needs of the students in your area."