On the record
We have a responsibility on their account; we desire them to feel that it has been worth their while to leave their work and spend their time and money to come here for these meetings.
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Booker T. Washington
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Editor's note · Context
He acknowledges the effort of educators who travel to attend the conference and emphasizes their importance.
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