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On the recordMarch 12, 2013
Also joining us tonight is Representative Higgins from the great State of New York. We have talked here on the floor from time to time, Mr. Higgins, and you have a very serious issue about our infrastructure--or lack of good quality infrastructure in the United States. You have some plans for that. I don't know if that's what you want to talk about tonight, but I'm going to take you there either sooner or later. So please share with us your thoughts on growing jobs here in America.
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Democratic · California
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