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On the recordJune 25, 2019
I think Congress would be a lot better off if a criteria for being elected was to having been a mayor once upon a time.
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Steve Womack
Republican · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Womack suggests that mayors bring valuable experience to Congress for decision-making.

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