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Janice Schakowsky: President George Washington knew if we didn't do that, that we would not see the United States of America becoming a…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
President George Washington knew if we didn't do that, that we would not see the United States of America becoming a world leader or even putting its own people to work and being able to grow.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois
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Jan 31, 2012

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