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Trent Lott: A lot of it is because Republicans when they start talking don't talk about education. You have to talk about it. You…

On the recordMay 26, 2010
A lot of it is because Republicans when they start talking don't talk about education. You have to talk about it. You have to go there, where they are.
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Trent Lott

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Lott emphasizes the need for Republicans to engage in discussions about education to connect with minority communities.

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