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Mark Takano: “The work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America does not happen on its own.”

On the recordAugust 29, 2026
The work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America does not happen on its own.
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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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