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Senator Roger Marshall Says “Competition is What America is Bred Upon”
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall fired up his recent “Wake Up America” interview by calling for the return of presidential physical fitness tests in schools. He says these tests – which once measured kids’ running, sit-ups, and flexibility – will build stronger bodies and fight childhood obesity. “Competition pushed generations of Americans to greatness,” Marshall declared. “Reinstating these tests won’t just boost health—it’ll teach kids to earn rewards through hard work.”
The senator believes schools prioritize political agendas over basic health goals. “Too many cafeterias serve garbage while kids get stuck at desks,” he said. Marshall argued that fitness tests make kids “proud to be Americans,” rather than coddling them with participant trophies. He shared his childhood experience: “When I was a kid, we ran the mile, got medals, and learned that ‘winning feels good.’”
Parents across the country are fed up with shrinking childhood obesity rates. Over 19% of kids aged 2-19 are now obese, according to recent health data. Marshall blames sedentary lifestyles and “government-controlled lunch programs that ignore wholesome foods like whole milk.” He’s co-leading a bipartisan bill to let schools serve real dairy – not watered-down alternatives pushed by Washington bureaucrats.
“Kids need real nutrition and real challenges,” Marshall emphasized. “This isn’t about Big Brother telling parents what to do—it’s about giving schools tools to raise healthy kids.” He condemned efforts to restrict school milk choices as “anti-American” and “anti-science.” Independent studies show whole milk has Links to better nutrition and no proven heart risks.
Marshall dismissed critics who claim fitness tests “shame youngsters.” “In the real world, competition exists,” he said. “If kids can’t handle a sit-up challenge, how will they survive the job market?” He outlined his vision: Schools track progress, celebrate improvement, and teach “the joy of victory” without crushing losers.
The fitness test push has gained traction from moms and dads. “My daughter’s school took away recess for diversity training,” one parent said. “Senator Marshall is saying it like it is: Our kids need less indoctrination, more push-ups.”
“This is about reclaiming American values,” Marshall concluded. “Fitness isn’t just physical—it’s mental toughness. If we let politicians dictate every move our kids make, we’ll lose the next generation. It’s time to empower schools, not the swamp in Washington!”
The fight will test whether education is about equity or excellence. As Marshall wrapped up: “America didn’t become great by making everyone a winner. We thrived because winners inspired others to try harder.” The nation needs more of that spirit—and more kids who know the taste of real accomplishment.
