“Education is the great equalizer, and shouldn’t be limited to the wealthiest few.”

—  Jim Clyburn

[11 July 2007, http://democraticwhip.house.gov/press/2007/07/11/house_approves_largest_investment_higher_education/, "House Approves Largest Investment in Higher Education Since GI Bill", Representative Jim Clyburn, United States House of Representatives, 2007-07-24]

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