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Mike Thompson: “I think rather than sitting saying this is a tragedy what is going on in America, this is an opportunity that we have.”

On the recordJune 13, 2022
I think rather than sitting saying this is a tragedy what is going on in America, this is an opportunity that we have.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Thompson emphasizes viewing current challenges as opportunities for improvement.

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