Political Quotes

“I rise today in strong support of S. 2000, and in particular, the Labor Committee substitute to S. 1852, which provides for the reauthorization of the Head Start Act. It is my belief that this measure will profoundly affect the future of this Nation. It is a measure which must command our fullest attention. We Senators may sometimes make grand statements--proclaiming that a particular bill or issue at hand is of extreme significance--and often times this may be true. But if there is one issue about which we must all agree--one singular issue which must transcend rhetoric and political gridlock, it must be the care and protection of our Nation's children--the keepers of our future. From the inner cities to remote Alaska Native villages, our children are languishing, often caught in a cycle of poverty, desperation, and violence. It is the duty of this body, as it is the duty of all parents and grandparents, to provide safeguards for these children, to provide community support to better their living conditions, their health, and education. Head Start is a vital and imperative part of this equation.”