09/07/1995
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"Perhaps more than any person who ever sought this job, I spent my apprenticeship in the schools of my State, in the schools of this country, listening to teachers talking with children."
"I want to thank all of you who teach our children, staff our schools, lead our communities, and build our future."
"I'm very sorry. I hope this will help, and I assure you we'll be very diligent in pushing to get this action through Congress."
"The Secretary of Commerce shall be responsible for implementing sections 1705(b)–(e) of the Act."