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>> teachers were created to be the vehicle to take on entrenched special interests. no one knows better what happens in the classroom than teachers and professionals in the classroom every year. i actually no classrooms like the back of my hand. i am alongside educators every day. i am a product of public schools, i taught for 13 years in public schools, i am the parent of public school students. up know, i am the first person there that says, you know, i have ideas for improving my local public schools so he couldn't be more wrong. >> when it comes to the confirmation hearing, you heard my co...

Ricker, the american vice president for the american federation of teachers. the american federation of teachers has been against this nomination from the beginning. what's your objection to betsy devos. >> our concern is betsy devos has not had any history in promoting, supporting or helping public schools whatsoever. her entire agenda -- she has a long track record of privatizing education, promoting the privatization of education and what we believe we need is a strong, high-quality public school for every child, no ifs, ands or buts. >> a spokesman on capitol hill was praising devos as a d...