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On the recordMay 30, 2023
In the end, we can't be truly an equal society, we can't truly call ourselves a compassionate country, and no one can truly pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness unless every family has the dignity of safe drinking water and proper sanitation.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing the importance of safe drinking water for equality and dignity.

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