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John Hope Bryant: Well, I asked a question of the gentleman: Does he think the States should have the power to decide whether or not the…

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
Well, I asked a question of the gentleman: Does he think the States should have the power to decide whether or not the schools are going to be integrated? ... So the answer is, yes, I do think that States should have the right to determine their own future, especially when it comes to an issue as important as education. Now, would the gentleman respond to my question? Should the States respond to 95 percent of the tab or would the gentleman be willing to have the Federal Government pay for what it mandates?
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John Hope Bryant
Texas

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Discussing state rights in education and federal funding during a debate.

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