Bill Clinton: “We can make public schools work, but we need smaller classes, modern…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2000

We can make public schools work, but we need smaller classes, modern facilities, Internet connections, well-trained teachers, high standards.

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Remarks at a Barbecue for Congressional Candidate Mike Honda in San Jose, California

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