01/14/2009
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"The question is, How do we nurture that at a governmental or community-based level--to nurture that natural instinct of a parent to want to see their children have a better life than they do?"
"I tip my hat to the First Lady of our country, Michelle Obama, for making this a priority issue."
"This really ought not to be an ideological debate. It's a ludicrous commentary on our times that we're unable to come to some decent conclusions."
"Senator Alexander spoke to that. And he, as well, can claim some credit for the success we've achieved."