[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 17, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H579]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SUPPORT THE REDUCTION OF INTEREST RATES FOR STUDENT BORROWERS

  (Mr. AL GREEN of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the foundation of our Nation is 
education. Generally speaking, those with better educations earn more, 
are healthier and live longer. The road to a better society is paved 
with education.
  I want more of our people to have the opportunity to travel the road 
to a better society. This is why I will support H.R. 5. It cuts 
interest rates on subsidized student loans in half from 6.8 percent to 
3.4 percent. It saves the typical borrower $4,400. It provides more 
opportunities for more Americans to have more opportunities.
  I will support H.R. 5.




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