Reuters quote of the day, August 16

LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) Following is a notable quote from history. ''Dominican Republic, wake up, it is time for the children to go to school.'' -- Leonel Fernandez, lawyer who grew up in New York City, pledging to eradicate illiteracy after becoming the 100th president of the Dominican Republic on Aug. 16, 1996.

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