[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 24295]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     SECURING OUR CHILDRENS' FUTURE

  (Mr. GARY MILLER of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, imagine an America where 
all children receive a world class education and an opportunity to 
achieve their dreams in a safe school in every community. Imagine an 
America where the best and brightest teach America's children and every 
child can read by the third grade. Imagine an America where 95 percent 
of students graduate from high school and every high school graduate 
has access to a college education.
  Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are committed to this vision for our 
children and making these dreams a reality.
  Children are America's top priority. Republicans are open to 
innovation and new solutions to old problems. Republicans have made a 
solid commitment to education, but the Clinton-Gore administration and 
Democrats in Congress want the Federal Government to decide what local 
schools can and cannot do. This is what separates the two parties on 
education policy.
  Wake up America. Every child, regardless of family income, deserves a 
quality education. We need to increase the role of parents in the day-
to-day education of their children and decrease the role of Washington. 
Republicans are committed to securing America's future for our children 
and grandchildren.

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