Ralph Hall: “of course, I rise in support of the bill. It is hard for me to understand how some people can complain about a $3…”

“of course, I rise in support of the bill. It is hard for me to understand how some people can complain about a $3 million expenditure. It is matched immediately by a $25 million expenditure by the State of Texas and Texas A&M University. It is not $3 million that invites other money in the future, it is a one-time deal. They wanted $5 million for Hubert Humphrey not too long ago. It is hard to see how they can complain about something like this for education, that educates a lot of youngsters. Education is the answer to petitions to Federal courts and mobs in the streets. If there is any answer, it is education. I do not understand how they can stand here and vote to send $16 billion to $17 billion overseas in foreign aid and complain about $3 million to help some youngsters get educated. Mr. Speaker, I think certainly for George Bush, a friend of mine, a longtime friend, I am pleased to speak on behalf of this. He was a leader in everything he did. He served as a carrier-based torpedo bomber pilot in the Navy during World War II, was in many major battles. Even, at one time, he was shot down, picked up by a PT boat. He also served as congressman, ambassador, CIA director, Vice President, and ultimately President. Other than possibly Thomas Jefferson, he brought the greatest portfolio into the Presidency of any of his predecessors, and probably any since. He served his country for many years. I just think that today, if we pass H.R.…”