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George W. Bush: “It is not acceptable to have children trapped in schools that will not teach and will not change.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2007
It is not acceptable to have children trapped in schools that will not teach and will not change.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Samuel J. Green Charter School in New Orleans

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