Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
But tell your students also there was a safety net in place that hadn't been gutted or cut.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee emphasizes the importance of social safety nets for students.

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