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Robert C. Byrd: “It is clear that the future of this country is in the hands of our children. But, it is a future filled with difficult…”

On the recordApril 23, 1987
It is clear that the future of this country is in the hands of our children. But, it is a future filled with difficult challenges. If our children are to meet these challenges, then we must use all of the tools available to us to provide them with the best possible education.
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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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