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On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
Or vouchers. And for those--and there are many, even in this Chamber--who have given up on public education long ago, this is the answer to their prayers.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing the topic of education and vouchers in a Senate debate.

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