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George W. Bush: I believe strongly that Congress ought to fund programs that will allow for low-income parents to access after-school…

On the recordMarch 13, 2001
I believe strongly that Congress ought to fund programs that will allow for low-income parents to access after-school programs that can be run by faith-based programs as well as secular programs.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks During a Tour of the Youth Entertainment Academy and an Exchange With Reporters in Plainfield, New Jersey

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