Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 164) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 164 Whereas education is the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of students and communities for selfless dedication to our Nation's children; Whereas the purpose of ``National Teacher Appreciation Week'', which is May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, is to raise public awareness of the important contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; Whereas the teachers of the United States play an important role in preparing children to be positive and contributing members of society; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of ``National Teacher Appreciation Week'': Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) thanks teachers for their service; (2) promotes the profession of teaching; and (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation ev…”