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Dale Kildee: “I would like to indicate first that this bill, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, was passed as one of the…”

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
I would like to indicate first that this bill, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, was passed as one of the great achievements of President Lyndon Johnson, and helping President Lyndon Johnson pass this bill in a very, very effective and grand way was Congressman Bill Ford. Mr. Speaker, Bill Ford is leaving us this year. But let me say this personally, and I will have some time later to speak: No Member of Congress could have had a better mentor than I have had in Bill Ford. I am deeply appreciative of all that he has taught me. I am a much better legislator and a better human being because of Bill Ford.
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Dale Kildee
Michigan
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Paying tribute to Congressman Bill Ford and his mentorship during a discussion on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

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