Political Quotes

“I strongly support enactment of S. 1150, the Goals 2000: Educate America Act school reform bill. President Clinton's proposal is important and needed legislation. Far too often, American students are not sufficiently challenged in the classroom. As a result, they frequently place lowest in international achievement rankings. Goals 2000 seeks to reverse that tide. It establishes clear, high expectations for every student, school, and community. It spurs State and local education reform efforts. And it strengthens the linkage between school and workplace. Goals 2000 is truly a mandate for change. It has become increasingly clear that American competitiveness is dependent on a world-class work force, and is dependent on a world-class educational system. Excellence without equity is recipe for economic defeat, and equity without excellence is a hollow promise. Goals 2000 serves both as a framework and catalyst to improve and reform our educational system. In essence, it acknowledges that excellence and equity in education are inextricably linked.”