I've worked for that diligently ever since. And I'll tell you, the South is a pretty good statement. Many parts of the South are doing very well. I have reached a commitment with my wife not to even think about that. I have a very important position.
Every day is important.
If I get off into what Dick Riley is going to do in January, I will be preoccupied with that. I am determined not to do that. I promised President Clinton that I would stay here until the end of the term, and I'm going to stay absolutely focused until the very last day. Strategies to Keep Kids in School States can learn a lesson from a recently released report about dropout rates in 16 states. A national report demonstrates the need to pay more attention to the special problems rural schools face.