Political Quotes

Arne Duncan: “I do. And it's a tough to say. We've lost 21 students in 40 weeks who have been shot dead here in Chicago. That's a…”

On the recordJune 1, 2007
I do. And it's a tough to say. We've lost 21 students in 40 weeks who have been shot dead here in Chicago. That's a child every two weeks. That's a staggering number.
Said by
Arne Duncan

Editor's note · Context

Duncan highlights the alarming rate of youth violence in Chicago and its societal implications.

Share

More from Arne Duncan

Mar 5, 2025

You can lie to parents about a lot of things, but if you start taking away opportunities from their children, you better watch out.

transcripts.cnn.com
Sep 7, 2020

We should not be in this situation. No teacher, no child, no parent deserves this. The truth is the vast majority of kids around the country cannot go to physical school because it is not safe to do so.

msnbc.com
Mar 19, 2025

You can never say what Trump won't do. I hope he's telling the truth, that they won't touch those funds, but you honestly never know with him.

transcripts.cnn.com