12/01/1997
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I'm deeply grateful to John for conceding the gavel to me here to allow me to chair this hearing.
President Clinton, to his eternal credit in my view, just does not quit on this issue.
We strengthened Head Start, I believe, and included within the new authorization Centers of Excellence.
It is my hope that others in the Congress, in the Senate in particular, will rise to the occasion upon your departure.