09/30/1981
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"We live in a country where people truly care for one another."
"Now, I can't imagine anything more discouraging for young teachers than to see a rigid salary scale laid out for the rest of their lives that ignores their efforts no matter how good they might be."
"Remember that back at the time the ideals of our nation emerged, it was composed overwhelmingly of men and women who made their living from the land."
"I hope when you go back to your homes, you'll tell your families and your friends of our confidence that things are getting better."