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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 24, 1972

That is respect for education and for teaching, respect that must lie in the hearts of the people.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 24, 1972

I believe that parents of school-age children should be provided the freedom to choose a religious-centered education for their children, if they desire--and I am determined to help guarantee that freedom of choice.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 24, 1972

No one profits by the confusion and resentment that is generated when whole school systems are disrupted by the forced busing of schoolchildren away from their neighborhoods.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 24, 1972

We must keep it that way, and one of the surest means is to keep our educational system strong and free.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 23, 1972

It is good business to hire veterans, and particularly those who have taken the advantage of education.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 6, 1972

I do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe the week of October 8, 1972, as National School Lunch Week

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· May 7, 1972

I am particularly hopeful that participation in GI Bill programs can be increased through specific outreach into urban and rural areas, fully informing veterans of available educational and other benefits.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Apr 5, 1972

A nation can be rich, a nation can be powerful, a nation can be well educated, but if its people lack character it will not stand.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Dec 7, 1971

They spell 'partner' for government officials, law enforcement agencies, educators, and social workers in the more than 6,000 communities that have Jaycee chapters.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Dec 11, 1970

The main task of the university is to maintain a climate in which, among other things, the critical spirit can flourish.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 5, 1968

They must have a chance to become professionals: doctors, nurses, engineers, managers and teachers.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 28, 1968

I proposed the Public Service Education Act aimed at increasing the number of good students who choose careers in government.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Feb 14, 1968

Do we really believe that every American is entitled to a decent education, decent housing, decent job at a decent wage?

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 26, 1967

If we are to step into the future without stumbling, we must produce trained citizens in this country.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Apr 26, 1967

Once we considered education a public expense; we know now that it is a public investment.

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