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On the recordFebruary 4, 1994
I was particularly struck at his thought of the inclusion of core courses. This is an idea that is long overdue.
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Herbert Pell
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is addressing the inclusion of core courses in education legislation.

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