Take Back America Conference, June 14-16 2006: on Education


Barack Obama: Guarantee affordable life-long, top-notch education

We’ve got a story to tell that isn’t just against something but is for something. We know that we’re the party of opportunity. We know that in a global economy that’s more connective and more competitive that we’re the party that will guarantee every American an affordable, world-class, life-long, top-notch education, from early childhood to high school--from college to on-the-job training. We know that that’s what we’re about.
Source: Annual 2006 Take Back America Conference Jun 14, 2006

Hillary Clinton: Transfer tax cuts from rich & corporations to student aid

We were making progress in narrowing the gap between high tuition and costs and what the average student and his or her family could pay. We ought to be making sure every qualified student can go to college and pursue his or her dreams. And you know, there’s a very easy way to do that. All we have to do is cut all the tax breaks for oil companies, pharmaceutical companies and billionaires and put it into student aid.
Source: Annual 2006 Take Back America Conference Jun 14, 2006

Tom Vilsack: We need educational revolution, NOT “No Child Left Behind”

We should make sure that we produce a relevant education for all of our children. As I said earlier, it’s not enough to leave no child behind. We must have an education system that makes sure that every single youngster reaches their potential and is the most creative and innovative person they can possibly be. We have to have a revolution in education; not No Child Left Behind.
Source: Annual 2006 Take Back America Conference Jun 14, 2006

  • The above quotations are from National Progressive Conference to Take Back America, sponsored by Campaign for America’s Future and the Institute for America’s Future, June 13-15, 2006.
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