Frank Wolf: “I rise in strong support of the Armey amendment. While I strongly support public schools, and my five children have gone…”

“I rise in strong support of the Armey amendment. While I strongly support public schools, and my five children have gone to public schools, and I went to public schools, I believe every parent ought to have the opportunity to send their children to public schools, parochial schools, private schools, or home school. What has happened here, and the body ought to recognize it, is that the American people were upset. Moms and dads who are concerned about what was going to happen to take away their right to educate their children called the Congress, and I think it is important that they know that by calling the Congress they have moved this body. They have made a difference. So their participation is helpful and they are to be congratulated. ... Parents must be the decisionmakers for their children's future, not the government. Parents, no governments, are the best arbiters about what is best for their kids.”