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Lamar Alexander: “Such a scheme has nothing to do with education, the purpose for which colleges and universities exist.”

On the recordNovember 19, 2014
Such a scheme has nothing to do with education, the purpose for which colleges and universities exist.
Said by
Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the educational value of scholarships over employment for athletes.

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