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Rep. Rahm Emanuel: “This bill is very clear. With the war on terror going on, what this bill says is that every American has their skin in…”

On the recordJune 24, 2004
This bill is very clear. With the war on terror going on, what this bill says is that every American has their skin in the game. I have seen my Marine units going. And on the war on terror, not all of America is fighting. So when it comes down to investing in the war on terror, when it comes to making sure that we have access to higher education, health care so our veterans are taken care of, every American has their skin in the game to make sure the 21st century is the American century. And I have seen many, many a wealthy American. I would stop and ask our colleagues to appeal to their patriotism, not just their selfishness. There are patriotic wealthy Americans who are ready to make sure America is safe and secure in the 21st century.
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Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Illinois

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Discussing the responsibilities of Americans in the context of the war on terror.

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