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Michael Bennet: “One of the things you said was that we ought to reward students and institutions who are making a difference against the…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2015
One of the things you said was that we ought to reward students and institutions who are making a difference against the odds. That is the right way to think about it.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet emphasizes the need to reward educational institutions that succeed despite challenges.

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