Barack Obama actually said...

After waiting far too long for Congress to reform No Child Left Behind, my Administration is giving states the opportunity to set higher, more honest standards in exchange for more flexibility.

Context

Press Release - President Obama: Our Children Can't Wait for Congress to Fix No Child Left Behind Announces Flexibility...

02/08/2012

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

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