05/25/1978
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"This bill is a result of cooperation and teamwork between the White House and the Congress."
"I remain convinced that education is one of the noblest enterprises a person or a society can undertake."
"An educated citizenry is essential to the survival of a democratic form of government."
"I don't know what history will show, but my guess is that the best move for the quality of life in America in the future might very well be this establishment of this new Department of Education."