[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 132 (Thursday, October 4, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H6264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 URGING SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO RESCHEDULE SAFETY PATROL TRIPS TO THE U.S. 
                                CAPITOL

  (Mr. FOLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FOLEY. Madam Speaker, I want to applaud my colleagues as co-
chairman of the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus for their 
outstanding work on getting America flying again, traveling again, and 
looking at some of the implications of September 11.
  One disturbing note: I have heard many school districts around the 
Nation are talking about canceling the all-important safety patrol 
trips to our Nation's Capitol. I urge them to reconsider those 
decisions. One of the great times for us in Congress is a chance to 
meet with our young constituents when they come to Washington, D.C., 
their eyes big as saucers, looking at the wonderful majesticness of 
this building, our national monuments, and the history invoked in this 
room.
  This is a singularly important trip for these young people and should 
not be put aside based on fear or irrational concerns over safety. We 
want the children to be treated safely. We want them, yet, to have a 
great historical time in our Nation's Capitol.
  I urge those school boards to reconsider their decision and allow 
their kids to travel to our Nation's Capitol. They will be safe, and 
more important, they will gain an insight into the workings of the 
Federal Government, which is important for themselves and their future.

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