Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma for yielding me time. While this amendment increases career and technical education funding, a worthy goal that I support, it comes at the expense of funding for critical higher education programs that support low-income and minority students. Career and technical education funds help ensure students are well prepared for further education employment in high-skilled, high-demand jobs in the 21st century economy. In days before the election, President Trump, in reference to CTE, said: ``We're going to start it up big league.'' Secretary DeVos, a few months ago, said: `` . . . this administration is committed to supporting and highlighting career and technical education.'' Despite these promises, the Trump-DeVos budget cuts CTE by $168 million, or 15 percent. I am glad to see my colleagues on the other side of the aisle proposing to increase our investment in this critical area, but I am deeply concerned that the amendment proposes to slash $70 million in funding.”