The President's News Conference
10/27/2003
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It's important for me to explain my position.
I think the evidence is going to become more and more clear that the economy is—it's not as hopeful as we'd like.
We must measure—we must understand whether or not children are learning.
I do believe the President and the Vice President can play a part, a strong part, in helping advance an American agenda.