Senate Journal: Page 37: Tuesday, January 15, 2002
We can make wise investments in early childhood education and community
development that will pay off many times down the line.
We can work within the realities of the budget challenges before us while protecting
Iowans’ priorities: a world-class education, quality health care, and good-paying jobs.
Our choice is clear: We can use the budget as an excuse to retreat, reversing our
progress and jeopardizing our future.
Or we can meet the challenge by making responsible decisions to cut where we can,
and to invest where we must.
In the end, Iowa’s future will be determined by the opportunity we provide for
Iowa’s families. Especially now, when times are tough, we must provide hope, protect
family security, and build a brighter future. This will secure the blessings of liberty for
us and for generations of Iowans yet to come.
That is our mission as a state—and my mission as your governor. And I pledge to
give everything I have, and to do everything that I can, until we have accomplished
this mission.
Thank you. God bless you. And God bless Iowa.
Governor Vilsack was escorted from the House chamber by the
committee previously appointed.
Representative Metcalf moved that the joint convention be
dissolved, which motion prevailed by a voice vote.
The Senate returned to the Senate chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
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