Political Quotes

“I rise today to support Mr. Miller's amendment. I understand that there is a desire among school districts for more technology in the classroom and more services for their libraries. I acknowledge that we are in the midst of the information age and technology can greatly benefit our children. The question is, what should the Federal role be in delivering these services? One way is represented by the current language in the bill. We are setting up four new programs dealing with technology. Each has their own authorization, their own bureaucracy, and their own redtape. Another way is represented by the current process. Technology and library services are already covered by the $435 million chapter 2 program. Let me say it again, technology and library services are already covered by chapter 2. This program gives States and school district's the flexibility to solve their own problems and set their own priorities. In fact, it is the direction that the entire bill should go in. In any case, there is no reason why we should fund the technology and library programs with separate bureaucracies and separate authorizations.”