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Charles Rangel: “I believe that we must give all public school children a second chance so that they can make a positive contribution to…”

On the recordMay 4, 1999
I believe that we must give all public school children a second chance so that they can make a positive contribution to society.
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York
Source
congress.gov
May 4, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Stressing the importance of educational opportunities for public school children.

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