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Steve Southerland: These people don't want a handout, they want a future. This is sinful, and it is so aggravating to me.

On the recordApril 10, 2013
These people don't want a handout, they want a future. This is sinful, and it is so aggravating to me.
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Steve Southerland
Florida

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Southerland criticizes the perception that rural communities seek government assistance instead of opportunities.

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