Political Quotes

“26 years ago Members of Congress decided to designate May as National Foster Care Month. Since then, the U.S. Congress, the Children's Bureau at the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Foster Parent Association have worked together to recognize the work of foster families, social workers, faith-based and community organizations, and others who are improving the lives of foster youth across the country and to encourage all Americans to participate in efforts to serve these children throughout the year. I have come to the floor today, alongside my esteemed colleague and cochair on the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, to recognize the foster parents, social workers, and advocates from my home State of Louisiana and around the country who play an essential role in the lives of children in foster care throughout the United States. I also want to acknowledge the leaders of the House Caucus on Foster Youth-- Representative Karen Bass, Representative Tom Marino, Representative Michele Bachmann, and Representative Jim McDermott--who already have or will soon speak on the floor, as well, to commemorate National Foster Care Month. Each day 691 new children enter the foster care system because of abuse or neglect.…”