Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman. Madam Speaker, across America, summer is coming to an end and parents are thinking about their children's return to school. These parents have big hopes and dreams for their children, and also worries about the future. They want their children to succeed in school. They want them to be able to go to college, to get a good job in a competitive global economy, and they know they need a dedicated teacher in that classroom guiding their children's learning. But school boards have been making cuts and laying off teachers. Schools in Ohio rely on property tax, and because of Wall Street's reckless gambles with predatory lending and resulting record foreclosures, schools have seen their revenues decline. Schools also rely on State assistance, and Ohio, like many States, have real budget challenges. This bill is essential to keep teachers in the classroom. In Ohio, that means over 5,500 teachers. It will provide the necessary funding to the States for Medicaid assistance as well, responding to urgent requests from Republican and Democratic Governors. In order to pay for this bill, we are closing tax loopholes that have been abused, that have sent jobs overseas. Not only will this help pay to keep those teachers in the classroom, it will end a job drain and help us to make things here in America. So why are my colleagues across the aisle so opposed? They don't seem to understand that investing in our Nation's future means investing in our Nation's schools.”