Patty Murray actually said...

Do you believe that the mission of the Department of Education should be to strengthen public education for all of our students?

If you are confirmed, I want to know if you believe it's appropriate for you and your family to continue to use its wealth to pressure State...

I take that as not being willing to commit to not privatizing public schools or cutting money from education.

I hope that as we get through this, you will consider doing that.