Lamar Alexander actually said...

I think you're terrific. You and I have some disagreements about the extent to which the Federal Government ought to supplant the decisions the State and local governments make.

Context

Senator Alexander praises Secretary Duncan while acknowledging differences in federal and state roles.

04/16/2013

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