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On the recordOctober 29, 1979
I wanted a strong, creative thinker who could take a new, fresh look at the way we educate our children.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Statement on the Nomination of Shirley Hufstedler To Be Secretary of the Department of Education

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