“As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.”

“As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.”

“Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that.”

“Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities.”

“Education should be one of our top funding priorities talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled. ”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006.”

“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.”