Sheila Jackson Lee: “Let me take this opportunity to thank Congresswoman DeLauro and her leadership as the chairwoman of this subcommittee…”

“Let me take this opportunity to thank Congresswoman DeLauro and her leadership as the chairwoman of this subcommittee, and her ranking member, Mr. Cole. I had the privilege of appearing before them in making my request, and so I want to thank them for many of the requests. I don't want to be too celebratory and say all of my requests, but I am very pleased that the investment in healthcare, education, many of the issues that I was concerned about, are well-invested, and it will be the kind of announcements that I will be able to make in my district for the great needs that are needed. My amendment is to emphasize the importance of a program that, when I went to graduations, I saw students wearing banners, if you will, that said the word ``TRIO;'' that they were graduating with the help of TRIO. They were going on to college with the help of TRIO. And I was very excited about the opportunity of seeing, in living proof, the proud symbols of those who had had a greater opportunity. My amendment makes, again, a good bill even better by providing $10 million more to help ensure that TRIO students at the greatest risk of not completing their degree program get additional assistance to finish their education. I was excited when these students walked across the stage going on to college with TRIO support.…”