If every child shows up at the starting line in kindergarten at the same place, that low-income child is going to fall behind.
David Roe
The Public Record
David P. Roe is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Vermont's 1st congressional district from January 4, 2005, to January 3, 2021. During his time in Congress, Roe was known for his focus on healthcare issues, particularly in relation to veterans and the military. He served on several committees, including the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, where he advocated for improved services for veterans and their families.
The problem we are trying to solve is the achievement gap, and we know that the achievement gap begins really almost at birth.
It would make no difference whatsoever in my family to have a national program for pre-K. It isn't going to affect the outcomes.
We have enough vouchers, the problem is we do not have enough housing stock to fill.
Military paychecks are still pretty thin. And these Soldiers live, and Sailors, Airmen, and Marines live pretty close.
I think one of the saddest things I have heard since I have been in this Congress is any veteran is homeless.
There ought to be some latitude because not everybody falls under the bell-shaped curve.
I think this is, at least I hope that this situation is just an outlier that occurred.
Are we sure, do you have systems in place to be sure that my lens implant does not, that is recalled, that I am notified?





