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George W. Bush: “I believe every child can learn, and our systems must challenge mediocrity when we find it.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2004
I believe every child can learn, and our systems must challenge mediocrity when we find it.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks in a Discussion on Education and the Jobs for the 21st Century Initiative in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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