Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the amendment to the preamble which is at the desk be agreed to, the preamble, as amended, be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 318) was agreed to, as follows: Strike the 14th whereas clause. The resolution (S. Res. 158) was agreed to. The preamble, as amended, was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, as amended, was agreed to. S. Res. 158 Whereas charter schools deliver high-quality public education and challenge all students to reach their potential; Whereas charter schools promote innovation and excellence in public education; Whereas charter schools provide thousands of families with diverse and innovative educational options for their children; Whereas charter schools are public schools authorized by a designated public entity that-- (1) respond to the needs of communities, families, and students in the United States; and (2) promote the principles of quality, accountability, choice, and innovation; Whereas in exchange for flexibility and autonomy, charter schools are held accountable by their sponsors for improving student achievement and for the financial and other operations of the charter schools; Whereas 40 States, the District of Columbia, and Guam have passed laws authorizing charter schools; W…”