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Jim Webb: I think we undervalue what we can get out of people who haven't yet finished high school.

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
I think we undervalue what we can get out of people who haven't yet finished high school.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes the potential of high school dropouts in the military.

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