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Sonny Bono: I find that fascinating, because in California, we had Proposition 174. I think you recall that. The Democrats were…

On the recordJanuary 24, 1996
I find that fascinating, because in California, we had Proposition 174. I think you recall that. The Democrats were vehement against Proposition 174, which simply said we should have the right to school choice. Last night I heard the President say we should have the right to school choice. That is baffling me, Mr. Speaker. I think he even mentioned vouchers, did he not, Bob?
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Sonny Bono
California

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Discussing school choice and Proposition 174 during a speech.

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