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On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
At the heart of our American values is the belief that each of us, no matter our circumstance, can pursue our own success through hard work. That is how a small town boy like me wound up a businessman in Augusta and now a Member of Congress. The value of education cannot be underestimated on the path to achieve the American Dream. That is why I proudly support school choice. Support for school choice is growing. Evidence shows that 70 percent of Americans are in favor. A great success story is in Dublin, Georgia, located in my district. Parents can choose an elementary school with learning tracks based on a student's individual needs and interest. And those tracks continue through their childhood education. I am very proud to say that Dublin High School has a 96.3 percent graduation rate. God created every child to be unique, each with special gifts and ideas that only he or she may have. Families should have the opportunity to select a K-12 education and environment that is best suited for their children. ____________________
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Rick Allen
Republican · Georgia

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