[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          KELLY SHINN'S ESSAY

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                     HON. RANDY ``DUKE'' CUNNINGHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 2003

  Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to read the essay of Kelly 
Shinn, a member of the Valley Center Teenage Republican Club.
       Being a part of the Teenage Republican club and working for 
     the Republican Party means I have accepted the republican 
     values. By accepting these values I have so far been affected 
     by the party's efforts to keep public schools excellent and 
     accountable. These values will also affect me in the future.
       The value of ensuring affordable and accessible health care 
     for children, families, and seniors has already affected my 
     life. Without affordable health care I would not have been 
     able to receive the medical assistance I needed to treat my 
     Irritable Bowel Syndrome and get rid of a stomach parasite. 
     These values will also affect my future and the future of my 
     family. When I start a family of my own I will need 
     affordable health care to keep my husband and children 
     healthy and safe.
       Also the value to ensure excellent and accountable public 
     schools for children has already affected and will continue 
     to affect me later in life. I have always attended public 
     schools and because of the Republican Party's fight to keep 
     the public school districts accountable, I have received a 
     wonderful education. My education has given me the confidence 
     I need to continue learning after high school. Keeping 
     schools accountable and excellent will also affect my 
     children. I want to give my children the same opportunity to 
     receive a solid education and the only way to do this is to 
     support the Republican Party.
       All of the values that are held by the Republican Party 
     will help secure a government that exists to protect the 
     freedom of each individual. And this means that America will 
     continue to be the home of the brave.

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