Political Quotes

“after many months of hard work we have before us today an education bill that represents a quantum leap forward for America's children. We have come together in a common-sense, bipartisan way and we should be proud of the progress we've made. The bill is a strong one, and I commend my colleagues for recognizing that a quality public education is not a conservative or liberal goal. The education debate in Washington has too often broken down along stale ideological lines. With this bill, we are moving beyond the false choice of greater investment versus stricter accountability. We've struck the right balance by both giving more to our schools and expecting more in return. This bill increases investment in our schools, gives new flexibility to principals and superintendents, encourages high standards for all children, and holds schools accountable for their performance. Every child in America has a right to a world-class education. This bill enacts the reforms and provides the resources necessary to make this right a reality.”