Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and that any related statements be printed in the Record, as if read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolutions (S. Res. 304, S. Res. 305, S. Res. 306, and S. Res. 307) were agreed to. The preambles were agreed to. The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows: S. Res. 304 (Supporting ``Lights On Afterschool,'' a national celebration of afterschool programs) Whereas high-quality afterschool programs provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs support working families by ensuring that the children in those families are safe and productive after the regular school day ends; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders, and adult volunteers in the lives of children in the United States, thereby promoting positive relationships among children, youth, families, and adults; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children in the United States; Whereas ``Lights On Afterschool'', a national celebration of afterschool programs…”