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Harry Reid: “I think the Senator has clearly said that a child's ability to be educated should not be dependent on how much money…”

On the recordApril 4, 2001
I think the Senator has clearly said that a child's ability to be educated should not be dependent on how much money their parents have.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing education equity during Senate floor debate.

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