It is time that we reconcile our good intentions with the recognition that we at the Federal level cannot know what is best for every school child in every classroom in the country...
Nothing could be more destructive of the diversity of thought and opinion necessary for national progress than an excess of control by the c...
My proposal is based on the conviction that education needs can be most effectively and creatively met by allowing States greater flexibilit...
I strongly urge the Congress to act quickly and favorably on my proposal to help ensure quality education for all of our children.
The time has come to provide Federal support without Federal impediments.
I am proposing today the financial assistance for elementary and secondary school act.
For too long the real issue in our education programs--Federal versus State and local control--has been obscured by endless bickering over f...
The education of our children is vital to the future of the United States.
The response has been really tremendous--good crowds, excellent enthusiasm.
We will come back if there is time because we have some big problems in Washington.
If we can win and win well in Florida, they ought to know they can't win, period.