Political Quotes

“I totally oppose this amendment, and I oppose the statements which have been made here that it takes away from the parents, the rights they may have. Basically, what our bill does is reinstate the parents council where it was always supposed to be. Dr. Edward Zigler, who is opposed, by the way, to some things that I was for in the past, so I do not always quote him, but he is widely credited as the Father of Head Start, and many people follow him here, and he stated with respect to the policy council: ``I created and implemented the policy councils in the early 1970s. The time was past due to take a fresh look at the government issue. In fact, I very much like that the House bill keeps in place the policy council with the role I had in mind for it, while putting above it a board of directors with what I see to be some good requirements for membership on this board. I like the synergism that you have built between the board and the policy council,'' said Zigler's letter. I think this is the right governance for our Head Start operations in the United States of America. I would encourage everyone here to listen carefully, as it is very easy to say, oh, give the authority to the parents. The bottom line is they will be involved and engaged, but the board will make the decisions. That is the way it should be. I urge the defeat of this amendment. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Souder).…”