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Nydia M. Velazquez: “I rise today in support of the amendment offered by Mr. Romero-Barcelo. This amendment accomplishes exactly what the…”

On the recordMarch 2, 1994
I rise today in support of the amendment offered by Mr. Romero-Barcelo. This amendment accomplishes exactly what the Chapter 1 Program sets out to do, it provides educational funds to the poorest districts with the neediest children. Puerto Rican children are born American citizens. Yet, they suffer lower poverty and malnutrition rates than any other children in the mainland. The public education system in Puerto Rico is in desperate need to chapter 1 funds. There are not enough funds to supply Puerto Rican children with the type of education that they need to excel in this harsh and competitive world. Puerto Rican children deserve the same educational opportunities as children in the mainland. They deserve the opportunity to learn. After all, they are American citizens. I urge you to support the Romero- Barcelo amendment.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
New York
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Supporting an amendment to provide educational funds for Puerto Rican children during a House floor debate.

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