Since that is impossible, his remarks, although not meant to be, were in actuality an admission of ultimate defeat. By contrast, reform victories tend to be permanent. No student grant or charter school law has been repealed once established. At the very least all remain in effect. Often, as with Wisconsin's voucher program for Milwaukee, or Minnesota's ground-breaking charter school law, they are later strengthened and expanded.
Reformers be of good cheer.
Look where we are compared to even six years ago, the start of this decade.