Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the Daschle amendment. This amendment is essential to restore funding for critical national education and children's needs that were disproportionately targeted for reduction in the rescission bill. Last week, the Children's Defense Fund released its annual report, ``The State of America's Children.'' CDF reports that child poverty has reached its highest level in more than 30 years. Last year, one in every four children in our Nation was poor. CDF reports: An American child is reported abused or neglected every 11 seconds; is born into poverty every 32 seconds; is born to a teen mother every 62 seconds; is arrested for a violent crime every four minutes; and is killed by guns every two hours. Mr. President, no great nation can long survive if it does not provide adequately for its children. I know of none of my colleagues who would disagree with this statement. But, I know of too many who are prepared to violate its spirit by reducing funding for proven and vital programs, by slashing welfare programs to save money, and by elimination the safety net that protects American families.”