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Speaking to the American Federation of Teachers by satellite, the Senator says his opponent "won't even get us to (a) starting point" in education. Read his remarks.

"For someone who's been in Washington nearly 30 years, he's got a pretty slim record on education, and when he has taken a stand, it's been the wrong one."

Slams him for voting against No Child Left Behind funding and Head Start funding.

"His only proposal seems to be recycling tired rhetoric about vouchers and school choice."

Obama delivered the speech from San Diego's W Hotel -- read pool report.

Response from McCain camp: Obama's "biggest accomplishment may be getting the financial backing of the big labor unions that oppose meaningful reforms in our public schools." Read full response.

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