It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP. I am pleased that the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the nation, has recognized my voting record.

The goal of the Head Start program is to give at-risk children all across our Nation a fair chance at succeeding in the educational system.

As a proud Catholic, I know the impact that faith-based education can have in our society and have witnessed it first hand in my district.

Latinos have fought in all of America’s wars, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Many Latinos are fighting and dying for our country today in Iraq, just as several of their ancestors fought for freedom in Mexico over a century ago.

Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the land that now constitutes the United States. They have helped develop the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers that form the foundation of the United States Government.

American families be warned, if the White House doesn't send your jobs overseas, they'll send your kids.

Head Start's ability to improve the educational skills and opportunities of Latino children will be an important component of America's future success.