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Robert C. Byrd: “Without a sound math and science background, our children will be relegated to the economic back seat.”

On the recordApril 23, 1987
Without a sound math and science background, our children will be relegated to the economic back seat.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Apr 23, 1987

Editor's note · Context

Supporting an education bill including the Star Schools Program for math and science instruction.

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