Anderson, we asked young men and women to give their lives to defend this country. And we appreciate that as we should, and yet, we're unwilling to give our own careers for a cause of the country.
Adam Kinzinger: “Anderson, we asked young men and women to give their lives to defend this country. And we appreciate that as we should…”
On the recordFebruary 8, 2021
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Kinzinger reflects on the sacrifices made for the country compared to the reluctance of politicians to act for the greater good.
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