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On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
I do it. I am a politician, so I am not really trusted all the time but you are supporting the men and women--the working men and women.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus acknowledges his role as a politician and expresses gratitude for support of working individuals.

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