His budget proposal today is an important step towards making school choice a reality.
Parents have the inherent right to choose a school for their children.
I am pleased that Governor Ridge is publicly reaffirming that right. Tens of thousands more students are on waiting lists to participate in school voucher programs. School vouchers would ensure that parents, especially the poor, have a choice. I fervently believe school choice is a matter of justice. For parents facing financial hardship, it is imperative.