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On the recordJune 23, 2010
I believe the abiding concern of everybody on this committee and every committee of this Congress ought to be that we are at risk of being the first generation of Americans to leave less opportunity, not more, to our kids and our grandkids.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet emphasizes the need to ensure future generations have more opportunities.

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