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On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
I hope that today's hearing makes clear to the American people that Republican school choice is not the type of choice that will achieve equity of educational opportunity for all children.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott criticizes Republican school choice proposals for failing to ensure equitable education.

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