Prosperous future. Craftsmanship is not a fallback but a noble pursuit. Students should make informs choices about what type of education they want to pursue posthigh school and have access to highquality options. President elect trump and i agree we need to support all postsecondary avenues including trade and vocational schools and community colleges, of course, on every one of these issues, congress will play a vital role. If confirmed, i look forward to working with you to enact solutions that empower parents and students, provide highquality options and spend tax dollars wisely. Well Work Together to ensure the every Student Succeeds act is implemented as congress intended with local communities freed from burdensome regulations from washington and i look forward to working with congress and all stakeholders to reauthorize the Higher Education act to meet the needs of todays college students. President elect trump and i know it wont be washington, d. C. , that unlocks our nations
i do want to put in the record that michael levitt had two rounds. he was never education secretary. rod page under bush had ten-minute rounds. there is other precedent. that s why my members are asking i appreciate that, senator murray, and i appreciate that. i m trying to be fair by treating mrs. devos in the same way we treated both president obama s education nominees. we ll go next to senator cassidy. mrs. devos pap thanks. good to see you again. i m really struck. the kind of reaction your nomination has elicited. so let me just ask some questions. do you support public education? absolutely, senator. man, that s amazing. you would think some would have us think that you do not.