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Jeff Flake: “America is not made up of, nor successful as a nation because of elitists or CEOs. America is successful because of…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 1995
America is not made up of, nor successful as a nation because of elitists or CEOs. America is successful because of those willing to put their heart and soul as well as their backs into the very creation of America. Passing bills, arguing opinion, stating your support and even wishing does not get the wall painted, one must pick up a brush and take the risk of getting paint on their hands to get the job done. Let us rise above the morass of petty partisanship that cripples this body and threatens to cripple this Nation, and move forward with positive legislation that impacts the lives of our people.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona
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Addressing concerns about proposed Mexican loan guarantees and urging bipartisan cooperation.

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