CHICAGO – "Earlier today an email went out from my office that did not accurately reflect my views. I can understand why some people found the cartoon offensive. And I believe we should do more as a society and a nation to bring us together, rather than divide us.
"There are many passionate people engaged in public policy debates, and different people react differently.
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"It is not my place to comment on every cartoon or picture that comes from people outside the governor’s office or to tell people how they should feel.
"I urge everyone to put this behind us so we can focus on solving the very real challenges of education fairness and economic opportunity facing our state."
