The public library system of America is one of the great treasures of this country, and reading is the entry way to everything -- to personal fulfillment as well as to the future dynamism of our whole society, ... I think Laura Bush's leadership in this and her role model (status) as a professional librarian and teacher and as the host of this festival is just very, very exciting.
-James Billington
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