[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 95 (Thursday, July 16, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H5641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




THE EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONFERENCE REPORT MERITS THE PRESIDENT'S 
                               SIGNATURE

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, today the Education Savings Account 
conference report is on the President's desk. I urge him to sign this 
important legislation that would give parents increased opportunities 
to provide our children with the tools they need to learn.
  For years, out-of-touch bureaucrats have made decisions about our 
children's education. This abuse has seized control from local 
officials and stifled parental choice and involvement on decisions that 
affect our children.
  During the 105th Congress the Republican majority has made a 
commitment to our Nation's children, and is taking steps to return 
power to those who know best about our children, not the Washington 
bureaucrats, but the parents, teachers, and communities who, together, 
hold the key to strengthening our schools.
  This year alone we have passed education tax credits and the 
education savings account bill to increase parental choice and 
involvement in the education process. These are steps in the right 
decision.
  On behalf of the parents of the Third District of North Carolina, 
which I serve, I urge the President to sign education savings accounts 
for our children's future.

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