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Pete Sessions: “I agree. That is precisely the way I feel. To hear him talk with such compassion and concern and determination was…”

On the recordMay 2, 2001
I agree. That is precisely the way I feel. To hear him talk with such compassion and concern and determination was exciting. His advice was, ``[If we don't care about a child, we will let them just go along and we won't find out if they are falling behind.]'' What happens if we don't test? A child will be left behind. He deeply believes in President Bush's vision that no child should be left behind. The Houston example is perfect.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the importance of education and testing in relation to President Bush's No Child Left Behind initiative.

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