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Karine Jean-Pierre: “The President understands that every day, every week that a child is not at school, they are being left behind.”

On the recordFebruary 17, 2021
The President understands that every day, every week that a child is not at school, they are being left behind.
Said by
Karine Jean-Pierre
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Karine Jean-Pierre emphasizes the importance of getting children back to school and the urgency of the situation.

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