[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 29 (Tuesday, February 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E344]
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                              HOOP DREAMS

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                          HON. BILL RICHARDSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 1995
  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I would commend to all Members of this 
body the documentary ``Hoop Dreams.''
  This film chronicles the epic struggle of two young men to get out of 
the ghetto through higher education.
  Because these young men are exceptional basketball players they have 
an opportunity to attend a good parochial high school in the suburbs of 
Chicago. Their athletic talents are their ticket to a better life--but 
attendance at the new school requires a 3-hour bus ride each day.
  All our young people need the opportunity for a better education--
even if they are not talented athletes. And they should not have to go 
to private school--or travel 3 hours to find a better life.
  Mr. Speaker, when we reform welfare let's expand the educational 
opportunities for all our citizens--especially our young people.


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