Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a cosponsor of the National Day of Recognition for Parents of Children with Special Needs to honor those who have dedicated themselves to making the lives of their special needs children better and more fulfilling. I saw a news program over the Thanksgiving holiday that talked about a time in this country when children who were different or had special needs were often institutionalized or forgotten. That was less than 50 years ago. There are still children who need extreme care that can't be given by their parents alone, but many of these parents begin a journey with their special needs child with a goal of making their lives as complete and stimulating as possible. The journey takes them through medical journals and expert opinions. It often places them in opposition to established school procedures and leads them to new solutions to pave the way for other special needs students. It takes their time, their treasure, and most of all their love and patience. These parents don't give up or give in, and their children are the better for it. ____________________”