Marcia Fudge actually said...

"the racial divide is compounded when funding streams for hands-on, short-term education and career training are cut."

"The importance of CTE cannot be overstated--its programs equip our nation's students with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving 21st century economy."

"The importance of CTE cannot be overstated. Its programs equip our Nation's students with the skills they need to succeed."

"We need to continue to be the best by making sure we have a workforce that is able to keep us on the top."