Political Quotes

“Yesterday this House unanimously approved the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, to give Americans who enter the workforce the skills they need to succeed. I was proud to sponsor that bill with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. It will help all Americans across all sectors and industries because all education is career education. As chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee of the Committee on Agriculture, I want to talk about food service careers. Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to visit the DC Central Kitchen right here in our Nation's Capital. DC Central Kitchen feeds the most vulnerable among us, but it fights hunger differently: it offers skills-based education, empowerment, and career opportunities that allow people to finally be free from hunger and poverty. The CEO there said, ``You can't feed your way out of poverty,'' and I wholeheartedly agree. DC Central Kitchen feeds the hungry, but also teaches people the skills needed to find employment in the hospitality industry. That is a CTE program: helping people find jobs that pay living wages and obtain lasting careers. Now, that is something we can all get behind. ____________________”