The whole part trying to dodge the correct allegation that the US ranks 125th out of 195 countries is really depressing. "Uhm actually, there are some variables that are skewing these results.*"
*Variables that are skewing the US to rank higher than it should.
Lib source, but it collates the claim and some sources: Snopes
The main participants were Gallup and the US Department of Education
The whole part trying to dodge the correct allegation that the US ranks 125th out of 195 countries is really depressing. "Uhm actually, there are some variables that are skewing these results.*"
*Variables that are skewing the US to rank higher than it should.