Political Quotes

“it was Abraham Lincoln who said, ``Upon the subject of education, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in.'' Mr. Speaker, most of us, if not all of us, agree that education is essential for the next generation of Americans to compete in the global economy. But education is not only about multinational competition. At root, providing educational opportunities is a moral issue, for it is our obligation to the next generation and our obligation to the future of this country. This budget is a step toward honoring Abraham Lincoln's commitment to education. It calls for a $31 billion investment in our Nation's schools. It contains a $500-per-child tax credit that will make it easier for more families to send their children to college. It increases funding for Pell grants, offers tax relief for new college students, and takes several other steps at lightening the increasingly heavy burden of college tuition costs on working families. For the millions of American children who will now be able to make it to college, this budget offers a step toward providing new opportunities for them.”