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" The strength of the American higher education system is that it is a multifaceted, multi-layered system, and that is what makes us very strong. "

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" So if a college education is indispensable, the challenge as I see it is how to make it more accessible. "

" If we make a difference in Ohio, we can make a difference on a national scale. "

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" People look at me like I'm crazy when I say that our greatest partnership here at Ohio State should be with the community colleges. "