Political Quotes

“As we strive for excellence in America's schools, I am pleased to honor next week as Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools provide an intellectually stimulating environment, one where children are challenged by their peers and teachers to make the most of their education. Children from many nationalities and religious backgrounds attend Catholic Schools across America, and all learn the basic principles and values necessary to achieve the American Dream. Catholic Schools emphasize the importance and development of faith and character. Teachers and staff nurture students in a professional and caring manner encouraging spiritual and emotional growth through education and community involvement. Receiving a quality education has always been of great importance for our country as we reach to make the future bright for generations to come, and Catholic schools have and will continue to make a huge impact on our nation's youth. I am pleased to offer my support for H. Res. 492, the Designation of Catholic Schools week, and thank my colleague Representative David Vitter of Louisiana for bringing this important issue to the floor and to the attention of the House.”