Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 2019
The widespread support for public education makes our longstanding tradition of failing to prioritize public education both confounding and frustrating.
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Rick Scott
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Scott expresses frustration over the lack of prioritization for education despite public support.

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