Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the chairman's second en bloc amendment. I would like to thank Chairman Ford, Chairman Kildee, and the ranking member of the Education and Labor Committee, my friend Bill Goodling, for their assistance on two amendments that I had planned to offer. The first amendment, developed with Mr. Sanders of Vermont, and Mr. Swett of New Hampshire, sought to protect small States from a dramatic loss in title I funds under the new formula. The second amendment, sponsored by Congressman Roemer and myself intended to preserve the National Assessment Governing Board [NAGB]. I am pleased that our differences have been resolved to the point that we are able to include these provisions as part of the chairman's second en bloc amendment. As we all know, especially my fellow members of the Committee on Education and Labor, there has been a great deal of debate over the Chapter 1 funding formula. This issue is of the utmost importance to all Members--and it should be. Chapter 1 is an effective program. It provides the resources to our schools to implement substantive, quality programs for our poor and disadvantaged children.”