Well, he reneged on this promise. He continues to make excuses and I think it is a shame.

Louisiana is not asking, Mr. Chairman, for lower standards, we are asking for using common sense.

I want to go on record as saying that the President's budget is wholly inadequate to support the commitment that he made personally to the schools in Louisiana and to the schools throughout our Nation.

And of course, our committee takes very seriously this responsibility because we basically are a direct appropriator to these Federal agencies.

Let me just add something that might clarify it, because Senator DeWine will remember...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I can sense your frustration. And I share some of that.

Thank you. First of all, let me thank both of you for stepping up to the positions that you have been asked to serve in with such enthusiasm.

One of the issues, Mr. Chairman, is that they only have files for kids that have had a change in their placement.

I think I will pass on the questions. I have gotten explanations for what I was concerned about.

we have a responsibility to lead on this issue and send a strong signal to the American people that we're willing to do what's necessary to protect investors.

I ask unanimous consent to speak in morning business for the next 20 minutes for the purpose of introducing a piece of legislation