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On the recordJanuary 16, 2017
American students deserve a Secretary of Education who is committed to helping public schools deliver an excellent education, not one who has worked relentlessly to undermine public education.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Lamar Alexander advocates for a Secretary of Education focused on public school support, opposing DeVos's nomination.

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