Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, every young person needs a mentor, someone to provide real-life guidance as they navigate the challenging, formative years of youth. Mentoring is closely linked with positive behaviors, including school attendance, regular volunteering, and college enrollment. Unfortunately, one in three young people in America is growing up without a mentor. During National Mentoring Month this January, I rise to honor the organizations, mentors, and others who are working every day to close this gap--organizations like MENTOR Rhode Island and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island. I am proud to represent them as a member of the Congressional Youth Mentoring Caucus and to push for strong funding for youth mentoring each and every year. Madam Speaker, our young people are our most precious resource, and it is our duty to support them and the mentors who help them thrive. ____________________”