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Elijah Lewis: “My friend would agree that 9 out of every 10 children go to public schools. That is where the greatest need is.”

On the recordOctober 23, 1997
My friend would agree that 9 out of every 10 children go to public schools. That is where the greatest need is.
Said by
Elijah Lewis
Democratic · Georgia

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Discussing the importance of public schools and their needs.

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