Political Quotes

“for centuries, an ability to read has been regarded as a sine qua non of civilized life, and, more recently, as the entry-level ticket to a higher living standard and the minimal prerequisite to advancement in the workplace. In recognition of these realities, and in recognition of a nearly scandalous lack of competence by so many American teenagers, both in high school and among school dropouts, the Senate and House of Delegates of the West Virginia State Legislature last month passed a joint resolution calling on, and inviting, the Federal Government to give its, * * * full support to the development of a national center for literacy in Southern West Virginia that will direct, consolidate, research and develop national programs to identify the national crisis of illiteracy, its impact on the future of social and national security, and formulate national policies and programs to redirect a campaign to reverse that impact; * * *. Mr. President, I commend the West Virginia State Legislature for its foresight and concern in adopting such a resolution.”