Children Deserve Quality Education

Floor Speech

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, our education system needs reform for America's children.

For far too long, we have watched as government red tape and regulations have robbed our youth from learning the skills necessary to succeed. Children deserve better than ineffective, status quo education practices. We must empower those who know what's best for our children rather than continue the tradition of Big Government mandates.

House Republicans, led by Education Chairman John Kline, have a plan to reform our education system with commonsense solutions. By removing the power of government bureaucracy and by empowering locally elected school boards, our teachers, parents, and local leaders, we will have the opportunity to develop a working educational plan to help our children succeed.

As the House votes on the Student Success Act today, it is my hope that Members from both sides of the aisle will join together and support this legislation for the sake of our children's future.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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