Bill Clinton actually said...

I am very pleased that we have reached an agreement on one of my top priorities for this year and for my Presidency: making sure that America's schoolchildren can master the basics and achieve higher academic standards.

Context

Statement on House of Representatives Action on Voluntary National Testing for Basic Education Skills

11/06/1997

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