Political Quotes

“we are all horrified by the terrible senseless violence that is prevalent in our streets and our cities today, but while we are acting on the crime bill, we must remember that it is not enough to simply talk tough or even vote tough. We must go back to the roots of the problem and remember that violence prevention begins with families. This year we are reauthorizing the Head Start Act. I would like to supplement it in legislation that I am introducing today to emphasize the very early years, birth to 3, and how those formative years can help set the course and the values for an adult through their life. My bill will, among other things, help parents in basic child development, help parents in developing communication skills and how to handle discipline requirements. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues support me on addressing violence prevention where it really matters: in the early years.”