Patty Murray actually said...

"Thank you Chairman Harkin and Senator Cochran for holding today's hearing to discuss the need to invest in education and prepare our young people to succeed in school and beyond."

"I think the community colleges play a huge role in this, sort of, trajectory of education continuum."

"I am pleased that your budget proposal has some significant increases in Pell grants, teacher quality, State grants, school leadership for principals, and literacy efforts."

"I share President Obama's goals, and as a long-time advocate for job training and education programs for our workers, I am glad to have a strong partner in the White House."