Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 6, a bill which proposes real reform and improvement to elementary and secondary education in America and oppose any amendment that will weaken this legislation. H.R. 6 contains new and innovative improvement to the current system by restructuring existing programs to focus on helping disadvantaged children achieve high performance standards, provides much-needed assistance to States and school districts in their school reform efforts, and establishes the much-needed professional development programs for all teachers. Mr. Chairman, in addition to the major provisions of this bill, H.R. 6 also contains several lesser known programs, including those which are critically needed in the outlying areas. These programs consist of a newly created de Lugo Territorial Education Improvement Program to fund innovative proposals which will enhance student learning, increase the standard of education, and improve the performance levels of all students in the outlying areas. H.R. 6 also restores critically needed funds for territorial teacher training programs as well as restoring and restructuring territorial coverage currently provided under chapters 1 and 2. Mr. Chairman, similar to other small territories, my district of American Samoa is currently facing an educational crisis.”