Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, almost 37 years ago, the Federal Government made a promise to the children of our Nation, a promise that all children, regardless of race, income, faith or disability, would have an equal chance to learn and to succeed. Thirty-seven years later, the Federal Government is still failing to meet that promise, and Republicans and Democrats have come together to say enough is enough. No more false hope for our children, no more broken promises, and no more mixed results. The legislation before us today lays the foundation for the most significant Federal education reforms in a generation. If properly implemented, these reforms will bring purpose to a Federal law that has lost its focus and never met its promise. It will mean immediate new hope for students in failing schools and new choices for parents who want the best education possible for their children. It will mean new freedom for teachers and school districts to meet higher expectations and give our children the chance to learn and to succeed. Others before us have renewed this law, and have made similar claims. We must have the courage not just to vote for these reforms today, but to ensure that they are implemented.”