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Ami Bera: I think it became evident in about 8th grade that I wasn't going to be Jerry West or Wilt Chamberlain.

On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
I think it became evident in about 8th grade that I wasn't going to be Jerry West or Wilt Chamberlain.
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Ami Bera
Democratic · California

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Bera reflects on his educational journey and the support he received from teachers.

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