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Mark Takano: Every generation inherits the idea of America—and then must decide whether it is willing to fight for it.

On the recordAugust 28, 2026
Every generation inherits the idea of America—and then must decide whether it is willing to fight for it.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Remarks at the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington

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