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Bob Schaffer: Just giving parents the opportunity to choose empowers them in a way that is helpful.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Just giving parents the opportunity to choose empowers them in a way that is helpful.
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Bob Schaffer

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Schaffer emphasizes the importance of school choice for parents and its positive impact on education.

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