Larry Pressler: “As a parent myself, I understand the pride and joy we all have in our children. Along with many of my colleagues, I am…”

“As a parent myself, I understand the pride and joy we all have in our children. Along with many of my colleagues, I am submitting a resolution today declaring the second Sunday in October, ``National Children's Day.'' I am proud to be a cosponsor of this resolution for the seventh consecutive year. As it has been for the past 6 years, National Children's Day is about hope--the hopes we have for children and the hope they must have for themselves. The significant contributions children make to our lives should not go unnoticed. National Children's Day gives Americans the opportunity to reflect on what we as parents, community leaders, and policymakers can do for the children of today and tomorrow. The future of today's children looks bright for a number of reasons. Republicans in Congress are serious about balancing the budget. We would like to give America's children a unique gift of freedom--freedom from national debt. By balancing the budget and reducing the debt, children will have a chance to experience as adults a far better quality of life than we enjoy today. A balanced budget means lower interest rates, which would make a college education and a first home more affordable.”