Political Quotes

“Today, I rise today to honor Colorado State Board of Education Chairman Bob Schaffer on his recent retirement. Chairman Schaffer proudly served the State of Colorado and our country in this Chamber, representing Colorado's Fourth Congressional District. Throughout his career in Congress and on the State Board of Education, he has dedicated himself to improving the education of Colorado and this Nation's youth. He's a passionate advocate of education policies that reach all students in our Nation. In addition to his work on the State board, Bob serves as the principal at Liberty Commons in Fort Collins, Colorado. Liberty is a public charter school and is consistently ranked among the State's top- performing schools. Chairman Schaffer has been an advocate for State and local control over education. He promotes the value that all schools need to be competitive and accountable, including faculty and administration. While the challenges of education have been many over the past two decades, Bob knows they are worthy of our time and our best efforts. Through his leadership, we have seen education in Colorado improve for our kids; they have a brighter future ahead and the tools to achieve success. And today, I recognize Bob Schaffer's service in this Chamber and his service to the people of Colorado. ____________________”