I want to thank the gentleman for offering his amendment, even though I am opposed to it. I agree, the evaluation of Federal programs is important, and we need to better understand what works in education. It is for that reason the…

I seek time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, although I do not oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I want to thank the gentlewoman for offering this amendment, even though I am opposed to it. Being bilingual, multilingual, is clearly a helpful skill and much sought in the private sector and in government. I think back to my days in…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentlewoman and the gentleman in her stead for this amendment, although I do oppose it. I think most of us agree that there is great value to early childhood education. That is why the underlying bill would allow States and…

Regretfully, I continue to oppose the gentlelady's amendment. I ask my colleagues to oppose it, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank my colleague for offering this amendment, even though I am opposed to it. The Federal Government has taken a very active role in improving STEM education. In fact, in a count I took a couple of years ago, there were over 200…

I do thank the gentleman for offering this amendment, even though I must oppose the amendment. I would say that we do miss him on the committee. I would say that in my district, like his, we certainly have rural schools. In fact, I was…

I am happy to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Let me thank my colleague from Texas for his leadership on this important issue. I understand and appreciate your concern about this Federal role in education policy. That is why we were happy to include…

I, as the chairman of the full committee, would be happy to engage in that colloquy.