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On the recordOctober 6, 2015
It seems to be a problem with motivation as well. In other words, you know, when I grew up, poverty was a motivation to work hard...
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Buddy Carter
Republican · Georgia

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Carter reflects on changing attitudes towards poverty and motivation to succeed.

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