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David Walker: I would argue the American dream is everybody to maximize their opportunities to achieve their full potential and to…

On the recordFebruary 16, 2009
I would argue the American dream is everybody to maximize their opportunities to achieve their full potential and to make sure that the future is better for our kids and grandkids than today. That's at risk.
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David Walker
Kentucky

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Walker emphasizes the risk to the American dream due to current economic challenges.

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