On the recordOctober 8, 1997
our public schools are under attack. Across the country there are students trying to learn in conditions that we should be ashamed of: crumbling walls, leaky roofs, and overcrowding. The Republicans' response to this crisis is amazing. They want to take money out of the public school system and give it to private schools. A recent poll shows that the vast majority of Americans oppose Republicans' attempt to use tax dollars for private schools. The American people want to be able to provide all our children with a first class public education, but the Republicans do not. They want to allow public schools to continue to deteriorate while using taxpayers' dollars to subsidize private schools. Mr. Speaker, we must not allow the Republicans to tear down our public school system. We must continue our commitment to providing every child in this country with a quality education.
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