I mean, Kelli, the story of somebody who is caring for – you know, we talk about the least of these – the children who have been abused and neglected.
What Kelli did not share – because I had the honor of meeting her daughter – is Kelli’s daughter graduated Spelman College as class president.
THE VICE PRESIDENT: And – but – (applause) – but was carrying this debt. And so, it’s important in this conversation that folks understand, when President Joe Biden and I and our administration decided to do this, it really was, yes, about the individuals who are here, but I have to keep emphasizing: Everyone is benefiting because of the work that you each do, and we want you to stay in these jobs doing this work. We need you to stay in these jobs doing this work.
And just know that your country needs you and that we are benefiting in profound ways because of the sacrifice and the work that you all do every day
And you shouldn’t have to make a decision about whether you serve or be able to pay your bills. And that’s part of the spirit behind the work that we are doing. It’s because we know who you are, and we applaud you. We thank you in every way possible.
MS. PENDLETON: And, you know, if I can add, I think the critical thing is, when we talk about student debt, we’re talking about student loan relief. And this is what you’ve heard today. You’ve heard the relief –
MS. PENDLETON: – in everyone’s voice talking about how they felt so challenged by these enormous – this enormous debt, and that having it relieved has enabled them to be able to continue to do the service that they –
MS. PENDLETON: – want to do and that they were called to do and that they have gotten their educations to do. I mean, the palpable relief.
MS. PENDLETON: So, we certainly – and, you know, https://getbride.org/pt/noivas-canadenses/ full disclosure: I am one of those people. (Laughs.) I had a six-figure student do- – student loan debt that was relieved last year. Continue reading…