On the recordAugust 6, 1998
My Republican colleagues ought to be ashamed of themselves. If they think it is such a good idea, they should make it for their hometown schools. The children of this country deserve better. My colleagues take on the teachers. They punish the schools. They talk about public education. It is the one thing that levels the playing field for all kids and gives them an opportunity. It gave me an opportunity and it gave them one, and they ought to be ashamed of themselves for what they are trying to do. I know what it takes to improve education. It is a good curriculum, it is funding the system, it is providing for educational opportunities, and it is measuring what children do. It is not taking away the opportunity, and it is not providing for just a few. It is making sure that many have the opportunity. And my colleagues ought to vote against this amendment.
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