As a Member of Congress, I've continued my family's tradition of focusing on education. Mark Kennedy More Quotes by Mark Kennedy More Quotes From Mark Kennedy All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness. Mark Kennedy airplane technology men Asian countries produce eight times as many engineering bachelors as the United States, and the number of U.S. students graduating at the masters and PhD levels in these areas is declining. Mark Kennedy engineering eight country Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the classroom are bouncing around in the federal bureaucracy. Mark Kennedy classroom dollars should Ethanol and biodiesel allow people to burn a cleaner form of energy. Mark Kennedy biofuels energy people Overseas, America's fighting men and women have been waging war against those who would attack America and plunge the world into a period of darkness, and their success can easily be seen. Mark Kennedy fighting men war While we enjoy the benefits of living in the greatest democracy in the world, we must be ever conscious of the fact that none of the achievements or freedoms enjoyed in America would be possible without the price that has been paid for by our servicemen. Mark Kennedy achievement democracy america The lack of substantial resources and staffing along the Northern U.S. border poses a real security threat. Mark Kennedy staffing borders real Part of Washington keeping its promises is a focus on directing more dollars into our local classrooms. Mark Kennedy dollars focus promise 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. Mark Kennedy names teacher school We must conserve our environment and pass it on to our children in as good or better condition than it was passed to us. Mark Kennedy our-environment environmental children There are some scary statistics out there: one in five kids aged 10-17 have received a sexual solicitation or approach via the Internet. Mark Kennedy statistics scary kids We must be willing to pay inspiring math and science teachers, who have high paying alternatives in industry, more to teach and reward students who take more challenging courses in high school. Mark Kennedy inspiring teacher school This enemy of peace in the world today is unlike any we have seen in the past, and our military is learning from, and building on, previous successes while carrying peace and freedom into the future. Mark Kennedy learning military peace I was the first boy in the Kennedy family to graduate from college. Mark Kennedy graduation inspirational funny The United States armed forces and coalition troops deserve recognition and support for their work to remove Saddam Hussein from power, and ensure the safety and security of the American people, civilians abroad, and the people of Iraq. Mark Kennedy iraq safety people Few things are more important to each individual's future success or to our nation's prosperity than education. Mark Kennedy nation future education success The Prescription Drug Benefit we passed in Congress is already working to make prescription drugs available and affordable for all seniors who depend on them, through the drug card that became available last year. Mark Kennedy seniors depend year congress A recent survey conducted by the University of Minnesota concluded that meth was involved in as many as 81 percent of child protection cases in the state. Mark Kennedy survey child university protection At the federal level, we must help, not hinder, local school boards, parents, teachers and administrators as they make decisions about educating our children. Mark Kennedy teachers parents children school I now have two kids of my own in college, so I know how important it is that we keep the dream alive for every family and I share the concern about rising tuition costs. Mark Kennedy my-own family college dream
