James M. Jeffords: “I want to thank the Senator from Massachusetts for the incredible work on this bill. As he has stated, we have…”

“I want to thank the Senator from Massachusetts for the incredible work on this bill. As he has stated, we have established a needed framework or at least the groundwork to create the framework for education reform in this country. What we have done today could turn out to be one of the most important days in the history of this country if we fulfill our commitment to follow up with the plans that are laid and follow through with the resources that are necessary to accomplish the goals which we have established. So I look forward to working with my good friend in my neighboring State of Massachusetts to make sure we do continue on this path towards alleviating an incredible crisis in this Nation in the field of education which is related directly to our ability to compete in the world of the future and to increase the standard of living and to help all of our people have a better life.”