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George W. Bush: He proved that poverty does not need to be a barrier to achievement.

On the recordJanuary 23, 2001
He proved that poverty does not need to be a barrier to achievement.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for Roderick R. Paige as Secretary of Education

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