Lamar Alexander actually said...

"Betsy believes deeply that each child should be equipped with the knowledge required to succeed in life."

"This may be the single most powerful reform of all--raising the rates of literacy so all students have a chance to achieve the American Dream."

"Providing a quality education where students can safely learn to read, write and think creatively is the No. 1 goal for the new Secretary of Education."

"empowering the individual over the State."