Political Quotes

“I'm very pleased to rise today to introduce the School Service Act of 2002. This is legislation that can help foster the next generation of great American citizens. When we think about education, we usually think about English, math, science. But I believe education needs to do more than provide knowledge and career skills. It also has to teach citizenship, the lesson that America is about not only rights but also responsibilities, and that each of us, however humble or wealthy, has a calling to our community and to our country. In my view, service to the community ought to be more than just another afterschool activity, like basketball or photography. Service should be a part of every child's education, as much as math or science or anything else. If our children are going to believe in serving their community, we have to give them the experience of service while they're young, so they know in their bones that it matters.”