Political Quotes

On the recordJune 14, 2007
Parents will need to make sure their kids turn off the TV once in a while, and put away the video games, and start hitting the books.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizing the importance of education and parental responsibility.

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