Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I don't think the States should be told what to do."

"TRIO programs do work, but they only impact 1 of 20 eligible students that need them."

"The burden will be transferred to the Federal Government, and we will have a Federal system of higher education."

"Any bill that addresses that issue, that encourages us to attract, retain, and graduate more low-income students must be consistent with keeping our States--their tax effort and per-student spending a..."