Patty Murray actually said...

"This is not just the cost of tuition and fees I am talking about, but housing, food, childcare, unexpected bills that can quickly derail a student's plans."

"For years, I have introduced legislation to fix the absurd way that the bankruptcy code treats student debt."

"Too many students miss out on college financial aid that they are eligible for, like Pell Grants, in part because the application process has been so cumbersome."

"High quality plans are only successful if they are effectively implemented."