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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.
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Elijah Lewis
Democratic · Georgia

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Discussing the importance of public schools and their needs.

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