Quote by Margaret Spellings

We want to obviously foster a relationship that we're a partner with states that we all share the same goals of closing the achievement gap, just as the Congress does and that we're practical and sophisticated enough to understand what they're talking about.

We want to obviously foster a relationship that we're a part

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This quote emphasizes the importance of developing a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship between the government and individual states when it comes to closing the achievement gap in education. The speaker highlights the need for a partnership based on shared goals and understanding. They express a desire for practicality and sophistication in order to effectively comprehend and address the concerns and discussions happening at the congressional level.

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