“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordJanuary 11, 1990
If you've ever thought that school was a waste of time, then you ought to think about talking to one of the students in the CYC.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks to Students and Faculty at Robert A. Taft High School in Cincinnati

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