And here's the worst of all of them. We went from top tier in education to 45th. Over half of our fourth graders can't read in the fourth grade. If you can't read in the fourth grade, by the fourth grade, think of this. You have a 70% chance of going to prison or being on welfare. Over half of our fourth graders can't read in the fourth grade. Man, do we need a change in Michigan. And I'll tell you this. The president is doing his part. (02:53–03:02)
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