[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 51 (Monday, December 24, 2001)]
[Page 1802]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Congressional Action on Education Reform Legislation

December 18, 2001

    I commend Members of Congress for acting boldly and in an 
overwhelmingly bipartisan way to help make sure no child in America is 
left behind. These historic reforms will improve our public schools by 
creating an environment where every child can learn through real 
accountability, unprecedented flexibility for States and school 
districts, greater local control, more options for parents, and more 
funding for what works.
    Many share in the credit for making these reforms a reality. I look 
forward to standing side by side with the bipartisan leadership, 
Congressman Boehner, Senator Kennedy, Senator Gregg, and Congressman 
Miller, early next year and signing these important reforms into law.
    By putting aside partisan differences and working to find common 
ground, we can get things done so that all our children have the 
opportunity for a better and brighter future.