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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
We can't afford to let this happen. We can't afford to lose the brain power.
Said by
Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee emphasizes the importance of preventing school dropouts among at-risk youth.

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