Political Quotes

“for 12 years, I have served the people of Tennessee as a U.S. Senator. Before I joined this body, I spent 20 years practicing medicine--as a transplant surgeon. But I spent even more time--nearly 30 years--getting the education necessary for me to pursue a career at the cutting edge of transplant surgery. Without that education, I couldn't have pursued my dream of helping people. The fact is, education is an essential cornerstone in our society. Not just in the United States, but around the world--across the global society. Not only does a sound education increase the global competitiveness of America's workforce, but it also enables each and every worker to pursue the American dream, in his or her own way. Here in America, we have a rich history of working hard. We set goals. We visualize dreams. And then we doggedly pursue them, with stubborn perseverance. But as hard as we work, unless we possess the tools and the knowledge and the ``know how,'' we are not optimizing our resources. That means it is our best interest to pursue the best education possible. It is in our best interest to strengthen our education system so we can better equip future generations. That is why I have supported a number of measures that enhance America's education system.”