Bill Clinton actually said...

It says that States and school districts that choose to accept Federal aid must take responsibility for turning around failing schools or shutting them down.

Context

Remarks on Proposed Legislation To Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

05/18/1999

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