Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, career and technical education helps men and women across the country achieve the American Dream of finding and seizing opportunities to work hard and to succeed within the workforce. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act makes the positive reforms necessary to ensure more Americans are able to access life-changing education and experience that will allow them to do just that, to achieve the American Dream. {time} 1530 I am pleased that we have been able to work across the aisle in a bipartisan manner--my hope is that we will be able to work in a bicameral manner with the Senate, and I encourage swift action in the Senate--to ensure that this generation is equipped with the tools needed to remain competitive in today's workforce. I believe this is an effort that we can all support. Mr. Speaker, the title of this bill is Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. Normally, we usually find some kind of an acronym--something short and catchy--to call this. Those initials don't lend to that process, but I would have to say I like to refer to this legislation as the opportunity bill. It is the opportunity for those young people who are looking to enter the workforce and want to go on to a path to be able to earn a family- sustaining wage, to be successful through career and technical education training.…”