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“To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing minority group in the United States, our challenge is even greater.”
“Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need to be successful.”
“Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and shaping our Nation for tomorrow.”
“Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities.”
“This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy.”
“I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the Nation such as grants to pay off student loans and funding for Teach for America. Still, we must all do more to show our continued appreciation for our Nation's leading role models.”