Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
D.C. schools did not get bad overnight, they are not going to become good overnight.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the gradual improvement of D.C. schools.

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