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Adam Schiff: “It was very important to my parents that they pass on to their children more than what they inherited; that they passed…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2002
It was very important to my parents that they pass on to their children more than what they inherited; that they passed on a safer community, better schools. They wanted for their children more than what they had. I feel that same commitment. I am a relatively new dad. I have a 3-year-old, and I have a new child on the way; and when I think about what we are going to leave for my children, and I ask myself the question, will they have as good public schools as the ones I went to, will they have a decent health care system, will they live in a safe community and a safe country, what will be set aside for their future? It is times like now that we are put to the test as a generation. What will we leave our children?
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Discussing the importance of leaving a better future for the next generation.

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