Solomon Ortiz

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006."

"Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students."

"Education should be one of our top funding priorities talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled."

"Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities."

"Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that."

"The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the community in which they serve."