Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 3472, the Uninterrupted Scholars Act, a bill that will help foster children achieve educational success. First, I want to thank Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Miller for their support of this bill and their ongoing dedication to improving outcomes for foster youth throughout the Nation. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation and respect to Senator Landrieu. I am proud to work alongside the Senator, who is a tireless advocate for foster youth and families both domestic and worldwide. Throughout 2012, the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth has traveled the country and visited five States on a nationwide listening tour. We heard from youth, families, and community leaders about the best practices and challenges facing the child welfare system. In Miami, Florida, at the invitation of Congress Members Alcee Hastings and Frederica Wilson, we learned about a commonsense, no-cost legislative fix that would have a significant and positive impact on hundreds of thousands of foster children across the country. After we returned to Washington, I joined my fellow cochairs of the congressional caucus--Representatives Marino, McDermott, Bachmann, and a number of other members of the caucus--to introduce the bipartisan Uninterrupted Scholars Act.…”