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On the recordSeptember 4, 1996
It is like the unique bumper sticker that we have all seen in our travels, if you can read this, thank a teacher. You cannot put it any more pointedly than that. If you can read this, thank a teacher.
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Cleo Fields
Democratic · Louisiana

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Highlighting the importance of teachers in education.

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