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GEORGE W. BUSH: If we really want to make sure no child gets left behind in America, we need the courage to raise standards in our schools. We need more accountability and more discipline. And we need to stop promoting failing children to the next grade and giving up on them.

ANNOUNCER [voice-over]: George Bush raised standards. Tests scores soared. Texas leads the country in academic improvement.

BUSH: It's easy just to spend more. Let's start by expecting more.

ANNOUNCER: Learn more about the Bush Blueprint for accountability, high standards, and local control.

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