Bill Clinton: “Education seems to be almost the only thing on Capitol Hill where they…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2000

Education seems to be almost the only thing on Capitol Hill where they don't want to spend a lot of extra money.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks Following a Meeting With Congressional Leaders and an Exchange With Reporters

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