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Danny Davis: “I believe that a good way to measure the greatness of a society is by how well it treats its young, how well it treats…”

On the recordDecember 3, 2013
I believe that a good way to measure the greatness of a society is by how well it treats its young, how well it treats its elderly, and how well after it looks after those who have some difficulty handling their affairs effectively themselves.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis emphasizes the importance of societal care for vulnerable populations.

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