Political Quotes

“I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5587, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, legislation that I am proud to introduce with the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson), as well as Representatives Langevin, Nolan, Curbelo, and Byrne, and with the support of the House Education and the Workforce Committee ranking member, Mr. Scott, and our chairman, Mr. Kline. The bill before us is proof that Democrats and Republicans can come together and do the right thing for America's students, workers, and employers. The Perkins Career and Technical Education program reaches over 11 million American students across the country each year; and for the first time in 10 years, this legislation will comprehensively update the program, overhauling how government invests in our workforce and strengthens American competitiveness through job skills training. This bill will help families by preparing them with the skills they need to thrive in high-demand fields as diverse as child care, advanced manufacturing, carpentry, computer science, automotive technology, culinary arts, and more. This legislation is supported by over 200 leading national organizations, including educators, trade groups, and major employers across the country.…”