Barack Obama: “If I am confirmed as Secretary of Education, I will work closely with…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009

If I am confirmed as Secretary of Education, I will work closely with you and with all of Congress.

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Commits to collaboration with Congress on education reform.

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