[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H5388]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    MORE ON THE STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE. Mr. Speaker, I spent some time in the district 
talking to and working with students who simply wanted an opportunity 
to be educated.
  I rise this morning to read a letter just received from Eric Lee 
Nickell, a Houston constituent of mine and a student at the University 
of Houston.
  He writes:

       Dear Representative Lee: I am a university student who is 
     obtaining an education with the aid of subsidized student 
     loans. I am afraid that this may not be possible for much 
     longer, judging from what I have heard of the rescission 
     bills currently working their way through both Houses. My 
     hope and the hope of many thousands of students is that you 
     will consider the potential leaders and scientists and 
     doctors this country will lose if they cannot obtain an 
     education. Please vote against any cut to student aid. Our 
     future depends on you.

  Mr. Speaker, considering the fact that Republicans plan to eliminate 
18.7 billion dollars' worth of student loan interest deferral will end 
up costing students about $5,000 apiece, I want to promise Eric that 
you will have my support. I will fight against the loss of student 
loans. Finally, I think Eric's letter speaks for itself.


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