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John Campbell: you know, I don't disagree, and I'm not in a position to disagree with anything about this school said by either the…

On the recordJuly 19, 2007
you know, I don't disagree, and I'm not in a position to disagree with anything about this school said by either the lady from Nevada or the gentleman from Nevada. Again, let me reiterate, that is not my point. My point is that there are probably many other schools that are worthy. There are probably all kinds of health considerations that are worthy. There are probably museums that are worthy. There are all kinds of things that are worthy. But the Federal Government does not traditionally fund charter schools. Schools are inherently local and State, and I think should be, and hopefully will continue to be. It's not a Federal school. And so I just don't think that it is right or appropriate that any of us pick something and essentially say this is where we're going to use the taxpayers' funds in a charitable endeavor. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
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John Campbell
California

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Discussing the appropriateness of federal funding for charter schools.

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