On the recordMarch 23, 1994
I want to urge Members to vote against the motion to recommit, and I want to urge Members to vote for this report. This legislation has had a long and difficult path to this point. It is a piece of legislation that was developed by both parties, and by the Governors and Members of the executive branch and the legislature. I think it is a very important program. It sets goals for our States, and then allocates money to help the State boards of education reach for the goals. I believe it is very important that we finalize or realize this piece of legislation. There are many still in the country who believe that we should not set standards or goals. I think they are wrong. I think by passing this and putting it into place, we will finally make that point. We will resolve that conflict, which is what we are here to do, to resolve conflicts and to move the country forward.
Source
govinfo.gov
