Political Quotes

“I am pleased this morning to join with the distinguished Senator from New Mexico and a group of my colleagues in cosponsoring this Senate Resolution designating October 18th through 24th as National Character Counts Week. Nothing that we do in this country will have a more direct impact on our collective future than how we educate our children. And as the face of our society changes, and children are faced with modern problems like illegal drug use and violence, we should look at ways to expand our traditional definition of education. We must recognize that education should be more than the transmission off acts. It ought to be more than the relaying of concepts. Education should also seek to develop the moral character of our children. Schools need to reinforce the lessons that children are taught at home. Education must help teach young people what they need to know to be good citizens in our society. Strengthening the mind is not enough. We must also nurture the character. That is why so many of us in the Senate come to the Floor each year to speak in support of character education in our schools. We believe that it is entirely appropriate for schools to instruct students on the importance of qualities like trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.”