Lamar Alexander actually said...

The reckless shutdown has eroded confidence in the United States as a steadfast supporter of science.

Alexander criticizes the impact of the government shutdown on scientific research funding.

11/05/2013

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I was a member of the Knight Commission in 1991 when I was president of the University of Tennessee.

I can tell you what is going to happen. We are going to kill franchise businesses in this country.

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