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Chicago, Illinois (June 5, 2002)

Secretary Rod Paige and U.S. Secret Service Director Brian Stafford speak about school violence and ways to make America's schools safer for children. 'It is critical that schools are places where students feel safe, respected and able to share their concerns openly, without fear of shame or punishment,' says Secretary Paige.

Secretary Rod Paige and U.S. Secret Service Director Brian Stafford speak about school violence and ways to make America's schools safer for children. 'It is critical that schools are places where students feel safe, respected and able to share their concerns openly, without fear of shame or punishment,' says Secretary Paige.


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Secretary Rod Paige and U.S. Secret Service Director Brian Stafford speak about school violence and ways to make America's schools safer for children. 'It is critical that schools are places where students feel safe, respected and able to share their concerns openly, without fear of shame or punishment,' says Secretary Paige.