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On the recordMay 9, 2023
I believe that you can define the greatness of a society by how well it treats its old, how well it treats its young, how well you treat those who are infirmed, suffer with disabilities, are described as being disadvantaged.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis emphasizes the importance of societal support for vulnerable populations.

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