I do worry about to make sure that we thoroughly examine the possibilities because aside from the DNA being basically the same...

I thank the gentleman for his courtesy. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill which is grossly inadequate in renewing vital protections for domestic violence victims. For the first time, we have a VAWA authorization that…

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land;

I believe parent engagement is an important part of education reform.

Charter schools are not a real choice for most families around the country.

While the American education system is one of the best in the world, the status quo is no longer acceptable.

Vouchers divert funding away from public schools and have failed to demonstrate an increase in parent engagement or student achievement.

I still have my preference for the public school system with all its defects, but it does--it is universally available.

We must prepare our students to compete in a mobile society and global economy.

Research shows that when families are engaged in their child's education students are more likely to succeed in school.

We should not take money away from that school system to send to another school system which can be very selective in its clientele.

I really want to do what is right for the Indians under our Constitution and among their sovereignty, which they had long before the Constitution was written.