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Rosa DeLauro: “A contract of citizenship defines the duties of care that a public official owes to the people of a democratic society.”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2016
A contract of citizenship defines the duties of care that a public official owes to the people of a democratic society.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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DeLauro discusses the responsibilities of government to its citizens.

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