Bob Schaffer: “I want to point out again, Mr. Speaker, that the existing bureaucratic structure of education funding in America that is…”

“I want to point out again, Mr. Speaker, that the existing bureaucratic structure of education funding in America that is represented by this chart will not be affected by an education tax credit proposal. Now, that is a disappointment to some. I think this needs to be reformed. No doubt about that. And I want to point out again for those who believe we are giving up, we are not giving up. We are going to continue to work on this at other committees and at other points in time. But the politics of this system is pretty brutal. All of these agencies that relate to one another fight very hard to make sure we here in Congress do not tamper with their line of work and their business. So fairness in the American education system of today is measured by the relationship between all of these agencies, the relationship between different programs within the Department, the relationship between all 50 States and districts.”