Political Quotes

“I am proud to serve, along with my colleague from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin), as co-chair of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus. In that role, I am always excited to learn of students in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District who are excelling in their preparation for careers in growing technical education fields. Today I want to congratulate Justin Deets, a student at Oil City High School who also studies welding at the Venango County Technology Center. Last December Justin won first place in the annual Pittsburgh Section of the American Welding Society Competition. On March 29, Justin was awarded $100 for this accomplishment, a new welding helmet, jacket and gloves, along with a week at the Lincoln Electric Welding School and qualification in x-ray welding. This is quite an achievement, which will undoubtedly open new doors for Justin. I wish him the best of success in his future endeavors. Mr. Speaker, career and technical education training transforms lives. America needs a robust reauthorization of the Perkins Act. ____________________”