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Hilda L. Solis: “At stake is the very survival of the basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well enough to raise a…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2012
At stake is the very survival of the basic American promise that if you work hard, you can do well enough to raise a family, own a home and put enough away for retirement.
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Hilda L. Solis
California

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Solis emphasizes the importance of hard work for achieving the American dream.

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