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James M. Jeffords: “I agree with the statement just made by my friend from Massachusetts. Senator Voinovich has been a leader--both as…”

On the recordMay 17, 2001
I agree with the statement just made by my friend from Massachusetts. Senator Voinovich has been a leader--both as Governor and as a Senator--in recognizing the critical need to improve the quality of the care and education we provide to our youngest children. The amendment he offers with Senator Feinstein would address this vital issue. My colleagues are absolutely correct that the key to a child's achievement in elementary school is found in the years prior to going to school, especially at ages 3 and 4. But as I mentioned 2 days ago during the debate on another amendment, I have agreed to oppose amendments to this bill that are not directly relevant, and, therefore, I must reluctantly oppose Senator Voinovich's amendment.
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Discussing the importance of early childhood education and opposing an amendment related to it.

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