Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, the fact is that defeating the previous question for the purpose of adding the 100,000 teachers amendment would be futile. It is not germane. And the rule amendment is not allowed under the rules of the House. I urge my colleagues to focus on the issue at hand, which is the ed flex bill and the rule governing its consideration. All Members should vote ``yes'' on the previous question. I would like to remind my colleagues of the strong bipartisan support of the ed flex bill. H.R. 800 has the support of, in addition to many Members on the other side of the aisle, the National School Board Association, the Association of School Administrators, the Chamber of Commerce, the National Education Association, and once again all 50 governors. I urge my colleagues to set politics aside and think of the kids who need us to open the doors to a better future through education. Let us move forward together to respond to the needs of our States, our local communities, but most importantly our children. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this reasonable rule so we can move expeditiously toward passage of the Education Flexibility Partnership Act.”