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David Weldon: The issue is the kids; it is not the schools, not the bricks and the mortar, but it is the kids, what is best for the…

On the recordOctober 23, 1997
The issue is the kids; it is not the schools, not the bricks and the mortar, but it is the kids, what is best for the kids.
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David Weldon
Republican · Florida

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Discussing the importance of prioritizing children's needs in education.

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