[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   SUPPORT EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

  (Mr. PITTS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, last year, the President vetoed the Education 
Savings Accounts bill that passed both Houses of Congress.
  The American people have clear evidence of what Republicans have been 
saying for years now. The Republican Party is the party of reform. The 
other party is the party that will defend the education special 
interests at any price.
  One party introduces real reforms with proven results. The other 
party talks a great game. But when it comes to reform, well, talk is 
about as far as it goes. If it is a choice between reform and the 
status quo, they pick the status quo every time.
  Offering parents who desire nothing more than to send their children 
to a good school or at least to a better school is what this is about. 
Offering parents tax-free savings accounts that can be used for extra 
tutoring, special education needs, supplementary education materials, 
or a school in a better part of town is what this legislation is all 
about.
  I urge both Democrats and Republicans who think that these are 
worthwhile goals to help parents do what is best for their kids. 
Support our tax bill which includes education savings accounts.

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