Political Quotes

“today I rise to introduce my resolution which would recognize August 1st, 2000 as ``National Relatives as Parents Day.'' Mr. President, last year the state of Michigan and its Governor, John Engler, declared August 1, 1999, as Relatives Raising Relative Children Day in order to recognize the enduring and valuable contributions of those individuals willing to raise relative children as their own sons and daughters. I believe that we should follow the example set by my home State and recognize all of our relatives raising relatives. Mr. President, my resolution declaring August 1, 2000 as ``National Relatives as Parents Day'' provides the perfect opportunity to recognize and honor the dedication and compassion of relatives who willingly take on the often thankless responsibility of providing a relative child in need of a family and home. Mr. President, there is little doubt that children are our Nation's most valuable resource. They are, quite literally, America's future. And, it is our most important responsibility as lawmakers and as citizens to protect and care for our most vulnerable charges.”