It was precisely the cover needed by Republicans to vote for sensible reforms.
They are adopting sensible reforms like those elsewhere - more accountability, attention to teacher quality and professional development.
These sensible reforms do not go far enough.
Then we can work with that person to introduce sensible democratic reforms, as needed.
My idea for sensible reform that will cover all Americans includes:
The panel, which has advocated sensible reforms in the past, does a service by drawing public attention to the agency's failures.
He lost, but it's mildly encouraging that 44 senators voted for sensible reform.
"The question is will we have good, solid sensible reforms now, or radical and extreme proposals down the line."
But it had to be gradual, orderly change, sensible reform, rather on the British model.
I also promise that the Government will look seriously at all proposals for sensible reform.