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On the recordJanuary 24, 2011
We have always thought of America as being the land of opportunity; and it has to be the land of opportunity for everyone in this country, wherever they may be, whatever their status may be. And we know that if we are able to rebuild the manufacturing base in America, small companies, large companies, entrepreneurs and inventors will all participate in it. So the Make it in America effort will be a bipartisan effort. And if we put our minds to it, it will be a successful effort, and America once again will be in the leadership place.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi discusses the importance of opportunity and rebuilding America's manufacturing base.

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