“At the federal level, we must help, not hinder, local school boards, parents, teachers and administrators as they make decisions about educating our children.”

“Today America lost a great elder statesman, a committed public servant, and leader of the Senate. And today I lost a treasured friend. Ted Kennedy was an iconic, larger than life United States senator whose influence cannot be overstated. Many have come before, and many will come after, but Ted Kenn”