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Republican Assault on Public Education

Floor Speech

Date: March 24, 2023
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to attack the bill H.R. 5 because it attacks education.

Republicans call it the Parents Bill of Rights Act. In reality, it should be called the politics over parents act.

H.R. 5 would take vital resources away from local schools and educators. It would allow schools to be centers of indoctrination and not education. It would allow communities to ban books if they don't like them.

The Founding Fathers knew that public education was vital to an educated populace and proper self-government. It has helped millions of Americans rise out of poverty, and it has helped millions of Americans start businesses and pursue the American Dream. Yet, Republicans continue their assault on public education at every opportunity.

I am proud to be part of a party that supports the American Dream for all Americans and not one that wants to reject it. Thank goodness for the United States Senate.

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