11/16/1979
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"Education is a key factor in the development not only of individual citizens but of the country as a whole."
"Teaching has never been easy, and inspiring students is more difficult still."
"I welcome the Senate's passage of the department of education bill."
"The theme of this year's American Education Week, 'Education Can Turn Things Around,' expresses our faith in the power of education."