Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of my amendment. I believe in promoting equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, color, or creed. However, the National Farm to School Network's Racial Equity Learning Lab takes an approach that contradicts the core values of our Nation. The Farm To School movement was started to help give schools and students access to locally produced farm fresh foods and provide a new market for our local farmers. It is unfortunate that the National Farm to School Network has decided to force radical ideology into these programs. The proposed Racial Equity Learning Lab's stated goal is to teach participants to apply a ``racial equity lens'' to their work within the farm to school program. It seeks to inject critical race theory and identity politics into our educational institutions, perpetuating an agenda that emphasizes differences rather than uniting us as Americans. This follows a dangerous and growing trend in America to view everything through the lens of race. While the National Farm to School Network itself has laudable goals of encouraging healthier eating habits among students and supporting local agriculture, it should do so without embracing divisive ideologies. We should be fostering an environment where children from all backgrounds come together to learn and grow, understand the value of hard work, personal responsibility, and the importance of community. Mr.…”