Rick Hill: “earlier this week more than 1,200 students from across the United States were here in Washington to compete in the…”

“earlier this week more than 1,200 students from across the United States were here in Washington to compete in the national finals of the ``We, the People, Citizen and Constitution Program.'' I am proud to announce that a high school class from Polson High School in Polson, Montana, represented the State of Montana in this national event. These young scholars have worked diligently to reach the national finals and, through this experience, have gained a deep respect and a greater knowledge and a greater understanding of the fundamental principles and the values of our constitutional Republic. ``We, the People'' is the most extensive education program in the country that was developed to educate young people about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This program has provided classroom materials at elementary and middle and high school levels for more than 26 rac{1}{2} million students across the country. I am proud of the students from Polson, Montana, and I commend them for their dedication to a better understanding of their Government.”