Lamar Alexander actually said...

"Such a scheme has nothing to do with education, the purpose for which colleges and universities exist."

"I am glad the President withdrew his controversial nomination, and I hope his gesture of respect to the Senate is a new beginning."

"I'm glad the President withdrew that controversial nomination and I hope his gesture of respect to the Senate is part of a new beginning."

"I think we ought to be the ones who change it if it is changed. I think it ought to be a matter for Congress."