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John Larson: “But, for God's sake, put America back to work. That is what Roosevelt would have done, that is what Eisenhower did.”

On the recordJune 16, 2015
But, for God's sake, put America back to work. That is what Roosevelt would have done, that is what Eisenhower did.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

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Larson emphasizes the need for action to improve infrastructure and create jobs.

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