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Speaker 1: Why Am I telling You This, you will hear a

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Speaker 1: conversation between Hillary and Dr Joe Biden, who continues to

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Speaker 1: community colleges are one of the great quarterstones of America's

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Speaker 1: and thanks to all of you for joining us. I'd

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Speaker 1: I thank you for more than three commitments to action

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Speaker 1: really important conversation. Community colleges are close to my heart

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