Parents who use the V-chip will now be able to block objectionable shows before it's too late. Together these initiatives constitute an invaluable arsenal for America's parents. And I'd also like to point out that this is a challenge being met in the appropriate way by people working together and coming together, not fighting and drifting apart. But that is only half the battle. As Americans we have to define ourselves not simply by what we stand against, but more importantly by what we stand for.
Television can be a strong and positive force.
It can help children to learn. This morning I would like to hear from you about what we can do to broaden the range of quality educational programming for children. I hope we can focus on three specific issues. First, I'd like to talk about the new research that shows how kids can learn valuable lessons from TV over the course of their young lifetimes. Second, I'd like to find out more about what good shows look like.