John Kline

While we all recognize the value of quality early learning experiences, we must remember a number of programs with similar goals are already out there.

The lack of funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is simply appalling.

It's time to acknowledge the fact that throwing more money into the nation's education system is not the right answer to the challenges facing our classrooms.

I appreciate that, like Republicans, the President has acknowledged the value of moving student loan interest rates back to a market-based system.

This must be done through a full reauthorization of the law, not executive fiat.

The number in the President's budget is, in my judgment, simply appalling.

Cutting education in that way would be a baffling, self-destructive move that would devastate efforts to improve our international competitiveness.

Affordable, high-quality early learning is the most important thing we can do in education to help children and help to strengthen families.

For every dollar we invest in preschool, that dollar returns $7 just in public funds.

The President's Preschool for All proposal can be a game-changer in expanding access and quality.

Reforming and improving existing programs throughout our education system should take precedence over new initiatives.

The administration continues to propose more spending for new, untested programs.

It is time to acknowledge the fact that throwing more money into the nation's education system is not the right answer.

We have also acted to improve services for students with special needs.

At this time I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), the chairman of the Workforce Protection Subcommittee.

I'm now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis).

I'm now very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Kelly).

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That's interesting math. I'm now pleased to yield 2 minutes to a friend and colleague, the gentlelady from North Carolina (Mrs. Ellmers).

I want to thank my colleagues on the other side. It was an excellent show. It expanded the lexicon in the thesaurus. I now yield 2 minutes to a member of the committee, a subcommittee chairman, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe).

I am now pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from Indiana, a member of the committee, Mrs. Brooks.

I now am pleased to yield 2 minutes to a member of the committee, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Messer).

I'm very, very pleased right now to yield 3 minutes to the author of this terrific piece of legislation, a member of the committee, the gentlewoman from Alabama (Mrs. Roby).

I believe we have to start rooting our long-term vision regarding accountability not just in proficiency but also in real-world outcomes.

We all agree--Democrats, Republicans and the Administration--that the federal role should shift in this reauthorization.

The only way to address these deep concerns is to engage in a true bipartisan rewrite of the law.