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On the recordMarch 19, 2018
It is unfortunate that we spend too little time thinking about families living in poverty, and especially children living in poverty in the United States.
Said by
Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the neglect of poverty issues affecting families and children.

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