“I'm filling time by saying nice things about children. I hope that if I talk about how much my preferred programs will help them, it will make me look good. I want to assocate myself with these curious children to make it seem like I am doing a good job. I want these programs to continue so that I can claim I helped students when I'm campaigning for re-election.”
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