James M. Jeffords: “I rise in strong general support for the Workforce Development Act of 1995. I commend the chairman of the Senate Labor…”

“I rise in strong general support for the Workforce Development Act of 1995. I commend the chairman of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, Senator Kassebaum, for her tireless efforts over the last several years to restructure our vocational education and job training systems. Both the chairman and the ranking Democrat of the committee, Senator Kennedy, have made this subject a focal point of the committee's deliberations. I supported this measure in the Labor Committee, and I continue to support the bill here. Of course, I do not agree with everything contained in the bill. It is a large undertaking and I do have my disagreements with portions of it. Later today I will offer an amendment with Senator Pell to adjust the funding allocation for adult education activities. I may also support one or more of the other amendments that will be offered to the bill. However, I consider myself a strong supporter of this effort, and I heartily commend Senator Kassebaum for her unwavering efforts to make this much needed change a reality. Mr. President, I believe this legislation is very badly needed.”