He said any school closure "created emotion", but the report offered a positive way to move forward in some areas, especially where a federal system would help keep the local school going.

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Bernie betrayed no emotion or remorse, calmly delivering his bombshell with the cool demeanor of an anchorman reading a wire report on the evening news.

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