Every family in America understands the importance of educating our children, and, Mr. Chairman, I come before you today urging support of the Lowey amendment and to urge that we recapture the self-assurance, courage, and vision which guided us after World War II to invest in the future. An investment in education reduces our deficit, and secures our future.
Urging support for the Lowey amendment related to education funding.
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