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William John Bennett (born July 3, 1943) is an American neoconservative pundit, politician, and political theorist. He served as United States Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988. He also held the post of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (or "Drug Czar") under George H. W. Bush

If my own son, who is now 10 months, came to me and said, 'You promised to pay for my tuition at Harvard how about giving me 50,000 instead to start a little business' I might think that was a good idea. William John Bennett »
Most certification today is pure 'credentialism.' It must begin to reflect our demand for excellence, not our appreciation of parchment. William John Bennett »
Our common language is ... English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language. William John Bennett »
The elementary school must assume as its sublime and most solemn responsibility the task of teaching every child in it to read. Any school that does not accomplish this has failed. William John Bennett »
The secretary of education does not work for the education establishment. The secretary works for the American people. William John Bennett »
The shortage of student loans may require ... divestiture of certain sorts-stereo divestiture, automobile divestiture, three-weeks-at-the-beach divestiture. William John Bennett »
There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes. William John Bennett »

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