Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
We in America--the whole country was founded on the premise that we all have the freedom to succeed or fail.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Bachus emphasizes American exceptionalism and the freedom to succeed or fail without government intervention.

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