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On the recordJuly 24, 2012
I agree with Mr. Clay, there is an evolving truth as we see in this Administration, as we continue to look at programs that are put into effect and we start to wonder, why did we really do this.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Mike Kelly reflects on the changing understanding of government programs under the current administration.

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