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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I think it's important that voters know that what Democrats believe is that government isn't the solution to every problem but government can be a catalyst to solving problems and that we can use governments to effectively help people make sure that if they work hard and they play by the rules that they will have an opportunity to succeed.
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

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Wasserman Schultz discusses the Democratic perspective on the role of government in helping citizens succeed.

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