Political Quotes

“we are about to lose two generations of young people due to our failure to act. Corporations are downsizing and factories are closing. Parents are working two jobs, spending less time doing homework with their children. Summer jobs are being cut along with summer school. So I ask my colleagues, what will we do to make a difference? How can we improve the lives of our children? I suggest that we work to pass legislation which promotes and sustains a healthy nation. That means passing legislation which funds Head Start, public education, and student loans programs. We must all work together to insure that the Government decisionmaking processes are deliberative and open. We must also insure that Government institutions are accountable and responsive to the public. I urge my colleagues, let's do the work of the people. We are elected to serve.”