A Quote by Rex Tillerson

As a nation, we must unite in recognizing the mounting evidence that the U.S. is falling behind international competitors in producing students ready for 21st-century jobs.

Rex Tillerson

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Rex Tillerson
American - Businessman
Born: March 23, 1952

Education is the key to opportunity and ensuring our students are ready for jobs in a 21st century economy.

Roy Cooper

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Wellington Webb

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Sadiq Khan

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Phil Harding

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