Patty Murray actually said...

"First of all, let me thank Senator Collins and Senator Warren for taking the time to lead this important conversation and for all of your work in our effort on this."

"I don't think we appreciate enough how much institutional know-how it takes to navigate a modern postsecondary institution."

"Poverty and financial need can have a profound impact on students' ability to succeed."

"I believe Pell grants should be eligible year-round, so that students who are working and going to school part-time can stay on a continuous forward trajectory and gain greater momentum toward complet..."