We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any c…

Colin Powell
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We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any community throughout this country have no more important obligation than to educate those who are going to replace us. ✨ The Tavis Smiley Show with Tavis Smiley, www.pbs.org. June 11, 2012.
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We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any community throughout this country have no more important obligation than to educate those who are going to replace us. ✨ The Tavis Smiley Show with Tavis Smiley, www.pbs.org. June 11, 2012.

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