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Danny Davis: “Frederick Douglass said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."”

On the recordMarch 14, 2017
Frederick Douglass said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Davis emphasizes the importance of early intervention for children through home visiting programs.

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