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“The amount of money we spend on education is important, but not nearly as important as how the money is spent.”

Quote by Bob Riley

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Bob Riley, the former Governor of Alabama, was born on October 3, 1944. He is known for his leadership and contributions to the economic growth and infrastructure development of Alabama during his tenure as governor from 2003 to 2011. more

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