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Gilbert Gutknecht: “an important measure was recently passed by this House that begins to liberate American families. Those of us who talk…”

On the recordJune 23, 1998
an important measure was recently passed by this House that begins to liberate American families. Those of us who talk about values like faith, family and personal responsibility must pursue policies that reinforce those values. Allowing families to save for their children's education through education savings accounts is one such policy. Fourteen million American kids will benefit from this program. Our friends on the left say that they know best how education dollars should be spent. We say parents do. This is one more chapter in the ongoing debate. Mr. Speaker, we want to return power and resources from the bureaucratized Federal Government back to American families. The good news is American families are winning.
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Gilbert Gutknecht
Republican · Minnesota
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Discussing the passage of education savings accounts to support American families.

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