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George W. Bush: “We're fortunate to have teachers like we do in America, men and women who are drawn to the classroom with a desire to…”

On the recordApril 25, 2007
We're fortunate to have teachers like we do in America, men and women who are drawn to the classroom with a desire to serve something larger than themselves.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks Honoring the 2007 National and State Teachers of the Year

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