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Tom Harkin: It is a down payment on our future. An extremely vital step to secure American competitiveness for future generations…

On the recordMarch 19, 2007
It is a down payment on our future. An extremely vital step to secure American competitiveness for future generations and to honor the American ideal that every single one of us deserves the opportunity to participate in America's success.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa
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congress.gov
Mar 19, 2007

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Emphasizing the significance of investing in workforce for future success.

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