Political Quotes

“I do want to make the record clear to people throughout this country and to Members of Congress that, after speeches on the floor by the majority leader several months ago and several other Members of the majority party, this bill, as of today, cuts $47 million out of education funds for the children of military families, children whose parents may be serving overseas, children who may not see their parents months on end. I hope to have the chance to continue to work with the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Porter] and the gentleman from California [Mr. Cunningham], but I do not mind saying I am disappointed that, as of today, this bill cuts $47 million out of that terribly important education program. Children whose parents have been willing to put on the uniform and fight for our country deserve the commitment of this Congress.”