Senator Gorton speaking out in response to CURE’s concern with federal involvement in state education.

“As you most likely know, I cannot cite any specific constitutional authority for federal education programs because none exists.” — in a letter to CURE leadership, July 15, 1999

“Those who see Goals 2000 and related efforts as mistakes and misguided policy are right – my support for those bills was ill conceived.” — recanting his support of Goals 2000, statement in the Congressional Record on Oct. 5, 1999