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Lisa Murkowski: “When it takes our young people to shame the grownups into action, we darned well better be paying attention.”

On the recordNovember 18, 2014
When it takes our young people to shame the grownups into action, we darned well better be paying attention.
Said by
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski highlights the urgency of addressing issues raised by youth in Alaska.

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