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On the recordMarch 4, 2010
This morning, 79 students from Orangeburg Preparatory School in South Carolina's Second District are in the Capitol to learn about the legislative process and the history of the Nation's Capitol Building. Under the leadership of Head Master Kelly Mills, the students at Orangeburg Preparatory School excel both in and out of the classroom. Such success is achieved through partnerships between the community, teachers, parents, students, and alumni. As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, I am grateful to spend time with these bright young students and will continue to pursue policies that advance fiscally responsible reforms that will improve their educational opportunities through higher education and beyond. We need insurance reform, not big government takeover. I also want to note that when you meet them, the students here today from Orangeburg Prep continue a tradition to be the best-dressed student group to visit the Capitol. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 4, 2010

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The speaker addresses a group of students visiting the Capitol and discusses education and reform.

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