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On the recordOctober 3, 2016
I firmly believe that government is most effective when it is closest to the people, and those decisions that are made locally have a big impact on local communities.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Westerman emphasizes the importance of local governance for effective decision-making.

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