Lynn C. Woolsey: “I voted for this budget resolution in committee, and I will vote for it here on the House floor, not because it is…”

“I voted for this budget resolution in committee, and I will vote for it here on the House floor, not because it is perfect, but because it takes important strides to invest in our kids, our families, and balances at the same time our budget in 5 years. But voting for a good budget resolution is just the first step. Next we must take steps to implement the promises contained in this budget. In particular, I will be watching to make sure that we enact the President's education initiatives and that we fully fund WIC. The only way we can move this Nation forward is by giving every single American access to quality education and training. That is why Congress must fund the President's education initiatives and make higher education more accessible and more affordable. Americans who are educated can get jobs that pay a livable wage. When we make education more accessible, we prevent families from going on welfare. We reduce crime, and we reduce violence, and we increase respect, respect for our health, respect for our environment and respect for each other and our differences.”