This is the type of budget that America deserves. And this is the budget blueprint our new president has proposed. This Tuesday, I was among the many listeners to President George W. Bush s address before a joint session of Congress. President Bush brought his plan into each of our homes and showed us how it would touch all of our lives. Whether you watched his remarks on television, listened to them on the radio or read them the next day in the paper, I think you ll agree that his budget will provide Americans with the tools they need to improve their lives.
Education is a top priority in the president s budget.
For many years, conservative members of Congress have fought for generous levels of education funding. However, we have also insisted on attaching accountability incentives to the local school systems. President Bush reiterated this strategy in his budget outline. He understands that fancy computers and state of the art technology mean nothing if a student can t read the words on the screen. In addition to promoting accountability, President Bush wants to put the power back in the hands of the people.