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Tom Harkin: We can't lose sight of the fact that this Federal Government that we represent has to be involved--has to be…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
We can't lose sight of the fact that this Federal Government that we represent has to be involved--has to be involved--in making this a more fair and just society.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the government's role in ensuring fairness and justice in society.

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