Lamar Alexander actually said...

I was Education Secretary when the direct loan program started. I didn't think it was a good idea then and I don't today.

Alexander expresses his longstanding opposition to the direct loan program.

01/07/2009

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I think, Dr. Chu, you are one of the President's best appointees, that you have been a terrific leader.

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