Frank Pallone: “I was listening to what the gentleman from Texas said, in particular with regard to the effects of overcrowded…”

“I was listening to what the gentleman from Texas said, in particular with regard to the effects of overcrowded classrooms or decaying schools. There is no question that it affects the quality of education provided to students. It is much more difficult... the reality is, we have to see how the average student is impacted. The one thing that the gentleman from Texas mentioned, though, that I particularly want to draw attention to is, it is really ironic that this week, I think it is either Wednesday or Thursday of this week on this floor, we are going to be considering this Republican amendment that would adopt a voucher system in the District of Columbia.”