On the recordFebruary 22, 2016
Your leadership made all the difference.
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Randi Weingarten
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congress.govYour leadership made all the difference.
Acknowledging the efforts of Senators Alexander and Murray in education reform.
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the American people did not vote for chaotic and reckless attacks on public schools.
Congress — the only body that can legally take such actions — has refused to follow the whims of the White House when it comes to abolishing the Education Department.
Diverting billions from our children to pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy is a callous decision that short-changes everyone.
if we want America to be a nation of 'explorers, builders, innovators [and] entrepreneurs,' as Trump said in his inaugural address, then logically it follows that we should be investing more in education, not less.