[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 49 (Tuesday, April 28, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H2347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               SUPPORT SCHOOL CHOICE FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, it is sad to say, but America's children are 
not receiving the education they need and deserve. I believe that we 
are facing this grim situation because parents, unfortunately, have 
been edged out of the system.
  For years and years, the Federal Government has tried to solve 
educational problems. In fact, the Federal Department of Education has 
spent over $444 billion since its establishment in 1980, but it has 
failed our children. Adding more bureaucrats and ignoring parents and 
teachers is not the solution.
  The Federal Government has had its turn. The solution is to put 
education decisions back in the hands of parents and teachers where 
education belongs. It is time to truly repair our damaged education 
system and to empower parents to choose the school that is best for 
their children. Support school choice for America's future.

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