Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
Just because you come from tough socioeconomic circumstances doesn't mean that you should get an inferior education.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray advocates for equal education opportunities for children from low-income backgrounds.

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