Because if you work hard but you don't get rewarded for it, what is your incentive to work hard? And that's why We need to continue to keep a meritocracy in America and in our school system. and let the people who work the hardest. And again, if you're smart and work hard, you'll be at the top of your class. (01:10–01:16)
CLAIM
Asserts the need to maintain a merit-based system in American schools.
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