Political Quotes

Edward M. Kennedy: “I think there are many reasons to pass this legislation, but I think one of the important reasons is the very…”

On the recordFebruary 2, 1994
I think there are many reasons to pass this legislation, but I think one of the important reasons is the very significant additional flexibility that we give to the States and local school boards in working through this process.
Said by
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

The speaker discusses the importance of flexibility in education legislation for states and local school boards.

Share

More from Edward M. Kennedy

Feb 19, 2025

The only congressman you’ll get to talk to is Teddy Fucking Kennedy.

slate.com
Nov 4, 2019

The Serve America Act of 2009 authored by Senator Orrin Hatch and the late Senator Edward Kennedy.

congress.gov
Mar 8, 2023

Federal Express is notorious for its anti-union ideology, but there is no justification for Congress becoming an accomplice in its union-busting tactics.

congress.gov
May 15, 2013

This board has undermined collective bargaining at every turn, putting the power of the law behind lawbreakers, not law victims.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation