A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

                            THE WHITE HOUSE                            Office of the Press Secretary       			  (Mexico City, Mexico)       ________________________________________________________________________  For Immediate Release                                        May 6, 1997

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

In electing Sandra Feldman president, the American Federation of Teachers has chosen someone who has already proven herself as a dynamic leader and superb educator. I've visited schools with her in New York and have seen first-hand the respect that teachers and students have for her. I share that respect.

Like her predecessor, Al Shanker, Sandra Feldman is an outstanding advocate for our nation's students. I look forward to working with her on a variety of issues that will improve the quality of education our children receive, including making high standards a reality in every American public school.

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