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Lamar Alexander

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Lamar Alexander is a prominent American politician and attorney who served as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 2003 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he was previously the Governor of Tennessee from 1979 to 1987 and held the position of U.S. Secretary of Education under President George H.W. Bush from 1991 to 1993. Throughout his career, Alexander has focused on education reform, energy policy, and bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

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Jan 16, 2017

One of the most important jobs you'll have is the implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act.

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Jan 16, 2017

I share my strong support for her confirmation as our next U.S. Secretary of Education.

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Jan 16, 2017

This may be the single most powerful reform of all--raising the rates of literacy so all students have a chance to achieve the American Dream.

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Jan 16, 2017

Washington, DC. should not be a national school board.

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Jan 16, 2017

empowering the individual over the State.

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Jan 16, 2017

There is nothing in Ms. DeVos's education, training or experience that indicates she is qualified for a position of leadership.

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Jan 16, 2017

Betsy DeVos is committed to excellence across the board.

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Jan 16, 2017

I'm troubled by the Government Accountability Office report that was issued at my request last November.

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Jan 16, 2017

A child's educational opportunities should not be determined by their zip code, what language they speak at home, or the income of their parents.

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Jan 16, 2017

I support her confirmation and look forward to working with her.

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Jan 16, 2017

The choice movement seeks flexibility for putting children in the right learning environment, embracing all high-quality providers.

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Jan 16, 2017

Betsy is a champion of families, not institutions.

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Jan 11, 2017

It is a great honor to write in support of the nomination of Betsy DeVos to serve as the next Secretary of Education.

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Jan 9, 2017

We believe that Betsy DeVos is well-chosen by President-elect Trump as America's next Secretary of Education.

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Jan 8, 2017

I believe that Secretary-designate DeVos will be a tremendous advocate for students and parents.

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Jan 8, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump should be commended for nominating Betsy DeVos to be the next Secretary of Education.

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Jan 8, 2017

I am thrilled that Betsy DeVos has been nominated to be Secretary of Education.

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Jan 2, 2017

The United States will continue to work with a wide range of Iraqis across the political spectrum and civil society to advance this agenda.

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Jan 2, 2017

It is unacceptable for an armed militia to threaten Saudi Arabia's southern border.

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Jan 2, 2017

President Trump stands firm on the U.S. commitment to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

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Jan 2, 2017

The focus remains on supporting the constitutional system and strengthening democratic institutions that transcend the interests of individuals, political parties, or sectarian components of Iraqi society.

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Jan 2, 2017

I hope that support will be bipartisan because it would be a shame to have this committee and the Senate divide along party lines.

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Jan 2, 2017

In contrast to its neighbors and at a time when forces of authoritarianism, xenophobia, and illiberalism are on the rise in all too many places, Israel is and remains a vibrant democracy.

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Jan 2, 2017

How are you going to negotiate a peaceful coexistence with a neighbor who does not recognize your right to exist?

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