Bill Clinton: “This next vote is to add $4 billion to the IDEA account. This amendment moves us closer to that mandate imposed upon…”

“This next vote is to add $4 billion to the IDEA account. This amendment moves us closer to that mandate imposed upon school districts in 1975, a worthy and noble undertaking to ensure that every child be given an appropriate public school education. This amendment moves us closer to fulfilling what Congress said it would do: provide 40 percent of the funding for special education. This will help school districts lower property taxes. It is the kind of commitment we owe to children and their parents and to relieve the burdens of taxpayers. Thank you, Mr. President.”