In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority. less than 1 minute read
I’ve got a very deep and abiding passion about education being far more than buildings and textbooks it’s what children bring into school with them. less than 1 minute read
Few things are more important to each individual’s future success or to our nation’s prosperity than education. less than 1 minute read
But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens’ names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions. less than 1 minute read
As a Member of Congress, I’ve continued my family’s tradition of focusing on education. less than 1 minute read
Today there are people trying to take away rights that our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers fought for: our right to vote, our right to choose, affordable quality education, equal pay, access to health care. We the people can’t let that happen. less than 1 minute read
States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education and making people able to participate in the economies, and in decision-making. less than 1 minute read
All around as a person, on right decisions, on holding your money, on doing your trade, a good education is a must. I don’t think I would’ve done as good without an education. less than 1 minute read
Session musicians kind of respected me because what I was talking about made sense. That all came from an education. Believe me, education does you more good. Maybe that’s the reason I’ve been around so long. less than 1 minute read
I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of us ideas ‘above our station.’ less than 1 minute read
