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Gary Palmer: “I grew up dirt poor so I get this.”

On the recordJuly 8, 2015
I grew up dirt poor so I get this.
Said by
Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Palmer shares his background to emphasize the impact of regulations on low-income families.

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