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On the recordApril 27, 2021
I think basically one from Mr. McCluskey that diplomas are just pieces of paper.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Courtney critiques the undervaluation of diplomas in education discussions.

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