Reply #43: Link to Paige calling teachers terrorists

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http://www.cnn.com/2004/EDUCATION/02/23/paige.terrorist.nea/

"Education Secretary Rod Paige called the National Education Association a "terrorist organization" Monday as he argued that the country's largest teachers union often acts at odds with the wishes of rank-and-file teachers regarding school standards and accountability.

"Paige later issued a written release saying that statement, made during a conversation with governors, "was an inappropriate choice of words" but reiterated his criticism of the NEA and its Washington lobbyists."

(I see vetwife offerred this further down)
Here's another:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2004-02-23-paige-remarks_x.htm

Education chief calls teachers union 'terrorist organization'
By Greg Toppo, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Rod Paige called the National Education Association, the nation's largest teachers union, "a terrorist organization" during a private meeting with governors Monday.

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