12/03/1980
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"I know that Americans everywhere are proud of your accomplishments and join me in standing you our very best wishes."
"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."
"Congratulations on your Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 1979."
"Education is our most important national investment."