Political Quotes

“The gentlewoman from Utah talked about decisions and implementation at the local level. On that, we agree. What this amendment is about is accountability metrics under whether we look at those decisions that are made locally and driven locally and by the State work or don't work. We want to allow the flexibility to get things right and close the achievement gap but not the flexibility to continue to ignore persistent gaps in our education system that continue to poorly serve too many low-income students and minority students. Given that my amendment is included in its entirety in the Democratic substitute upon which we will be voting, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado? There was no objection. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments printed in part B of House Report 114-29 and part A of House Report 114-192 on which further proceedings were postponed, in the following order: Amendments printed in part B of House Report 114-29: Amendment No. 30 by Mr. Zeldin of New York. Amendment No. 31 by Mr. Hurd of Texas. Amendment No. 32 by Mr. Grayson of Florida. Amendment No. 33 by Ms. Wilson of Florida. Amendment No. 35 by Mr. Carson of Indiana. Amendment No. 39 by Ms. Brownley of California. Amendment No. 40 by Mr. Loebsack of Iowa. Amendment No. 41 by Mr. Polis of Colorado.…”