02/09/2007
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"I am confident that together, we will bring our education system – and our economy – into the 21st century, and give all our kids the chance to succeed."
"It is the civil rights issue of our generation, and it is the one sure path to a more equal, fair and just society."
"If we want to out-compete the world tomorrow, we must out-educate the world today."
"I think it's time we raised expectations for our kids all across this country."