Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Skelton for the opportunity to offer this amendment to improve Federal internship programs, and his staff for their collaboration on the text before us. The Federal Government faces a daunting challenge in recruiting and retaining the workforce of the future. We actually have a desultory record in terms of student internship programs and their retention rate when compared to the private sector. I believe this amendment will systematize that program, will set some standards that all Federal agencies have to meet, and a reporting requirement that will give the Congress the information it needs in moving forth. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. Mr. McKEON. I continue to reserve.”