9 months ago the President and House Democrats laid out an education agenda for the 21st century. The American people are still waiting for Congress to act. Democrats want to help local governments modernize schools and help build and renovate 5,000 schools. The American people are still waiting for Congress to act. The Democrats in Congress, the Democratic initiative wants to see smaller classrooms and more teachers. Yet the American people are still waiting for Congress to act. Mr. Speaker, what is more important than education? What is more important than smaller classrooms? What is more important than more teachers teaching our children? Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, the American people are still waiting for Congress to act.
On the recordOctober 13, 1998
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Addressing the need for action on education reform and school modernization.
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