[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H7268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RESTORE EDUCATION CUTS TO RENEW THE AMERICAN DREAM

  (Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, today the Republicans once again rush to 
act as the demolition team for the American dream, as they are putting 
on their jerseys and getting ready to rush out there and unilaterally 
disarm our children as they prepare to move into the global competitive 
economy they are going to face in the 21st century. Yes, the 
Republicans are eagerly awaiting their ability to slash away at 
education funding.
  I personally believe there is no better investment in our future than 
making sure every American child has a world-class education. I am 
ashamed when we are willing to add billions for prisons and slash away 
at education so that America's kids are going to be left holding the 
debt and no way to pay it off. This is shameful.
  I hope everyone today votes for the Obey amendment, which will try to 
restore these cuts and put America back on line, following the American 
dream we were all able to follow.

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