But just as we have individual responsibilities, at the dawn of the 21st century we also have a collective responsibility to strengthen that safety net, put the rungs back on that ladder to the middle-class, and give every family the chance that so many of our parents and grandparents had.
Obama calling for a collective effort to restore the middle-class and provide opportunities for all families.
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Dick Durbin has always fought the good fight on behalf of working families, and his integrity shines through in everything he does.
And in defense of the country. And in defense of the world that you want to leave to your children and your grandchildren.
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