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November 17, 2004

President Bush announces the nomination of Margaret Spellings to become Secretary of Education.

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Transcript: I'm proud to announce my nomination of Margaret Spellings to be the Secretary of Education. I've known Margaret Spellings for more than a decade. I have relied on her intellect and judgment throughout my career in public service.

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Transcript: I'm now calling on this energetic reformer to serve the children of America by continuing our vital work of improving our nation's public schools.

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Transcript: Margaret Spellings has a special passion for this cause. She believes that every child can learn, and that every school can succeed. And she knows the stakes are too high to tolerate failure.

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Transcript: In Margaret Spellings America's children, teachers and parents will have a principled, determined ally in my Cabinet. She has my complete trust and she will be an outstanding Secretary of Education.

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