[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 134 (Friday, October 11, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 STATEMENT IN FAVOR OF H. CON. RES. 451

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                               speech of

                    HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 2002

  Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Madam Speaker, I want to speak out on behalf 
of H. Con. Res. 451, which would promote the teaching of U.S. history 
to our elementary and secondary students. As a former instructor, I 
know the importance of teaching students American history so that they 
will become informed citizens.
  If we want the American public to become more enlightened and more 
engaged, let's start by promoting efforts to teach our young people 
about this country's great history, and its diversity that makes it the 
world leader and those nations who have contributed so greatly to our 
success.

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