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John Kline: We saw a problem, agreed the status quo wasn't working, and came together to enact a practical solution.

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
We saw a problem, agreed the status quo wasn't working, and came together to enact a practical solution.
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John Kline
Republican · Minnesota

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Kline emphasizes bipartisan cooperation to address educational issues.

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