Albert Russell Wynn: “people often wonder: Is there a difference between Democrats and Republicans? There absolutely is. That difference is…”

“people often wonder: Is there a difference between Democrats and Republicans? There absolutely is. That difference is being played out in the closing weeks of this year's session. Mr. Speaker, the Democrats are trying to get more money for education, about $3.1 billion for education and job training. No, it will not unbalance the budget. The budget will be fine. But it will enable us to provide funds for basic math and reading skills. Head Start, summer jobs for kids, dislocated worker assistance, school-to-work initiatives, and Pell grants for college students. Mr. Speaker, we hear a lot of rhetoric about our children's future. The Democrats care about our children's future. That is why we are fighting for education. The American people want more Federal support for education. Strapped local and State governments want more money for education. We have an opportunity in the closing weeks of this session to provide that assistance without affecting the budget. We ought to do it. Mr. Speaker, there is a difference between the Democrats and Republicans: Democrats favor aid to education.”