Political Quotes

“So this legislation, which reauthorizes and restructures the Adoption Incentives Grant Program, will help enhance, cultivate, and advance the foster care system by making it a program that is beneficial. Mr. Speaker, I was not able to come to the floor for H.R. 2083. I also, as a cochair of the Congressional Childrens Caucus, focusing on the abuse of children, want to salute and support the Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act and ask this floor to support both of these initiatives, because when we speak for children, we speak for America. I hope that we will also see, soon, antibullying and prevention legislation on the floor, Mr. Speaker, to make that public statement. I thank the gentleman for his yielding, and I want to salute Little Audrey's in Houston for the work they have done for the children in Houston, Texas. Thank you, Alma, very much for the work you have done. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Congressional Adoption and Foster Care Caucuses and as Chair of the Congressional Childrens Caucus, I rise in strong support of H.R. 3205, the ``Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act.'' I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill because it promotes adoption, protects children and provides grant funding for the foster care system. Foster care serves our children and families as a temporary placement until a suitable permanent living arrangement is made that best fits the child.…”