Political Quotes

“let me just recite briefly, also since my election in 1994, parents from schools throughout my congressional district have come to visit me. They have visited me about the issue of special education; both the parents of children who have special education needs and the parents of children who do not have special education needs. They have made a clear point to me, and that point is that at least the parents of those who have children who have special education needs think the Federal Government has done the right thing in IDEA and the goals it set, but the wrong thing in inadequately funding it. The parents of children who do not have special education needs have said the lack of funding for special education hurts them. Mr. Chairman, this is a good amendment. It ought not to be belittled as too small. It should be supported by each and every one of our colleagues as moving us in the right direction. And for those who say it is not enough, we will offer more amendments later in this debate when we get to the education title to move more money into IDEA fund. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the amendment of the gentleman from Georgia.”