Political Quotes

“today I rise in strong support of Mr. Armey's amendment, and urge my colleagues to vote in favor of his amendment. Like many other offices, I have received will over 1,000 calls and letters this week from citizens who are concerned that their rights to teach their children at home may be in jeopardy. These people are concerned with the education of their children, and work hard to ensure that their children receive quality instruction and moral guidance by teaching their children at home or sending them to private schools. Mr. Armey's amendment is needed because of the provision which could be interpreted to adversely affect private schools and home schoolers. Certification requirements for teachers should be a State government issue. This amendment is necessary in order to clarify any ambiguity in the bill which would suggest that the Federal Government is exerting excessive control over nonpublic schools. My constituents often express their anger over the amount of Federal control they encounter in their daily lives. This issue has many of my constituents scared. The passage of this amendment will alleviate the fear that many have expressed that the important educational choices they make for their children may be hampered. I urge my colleagues to support the Armey amendment.”