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On the recordFebruary 23, 2009
Democratic leaders in Washington, they place their hope in the federal government. We place our hope in you, the American people. In the end it comes down to an honest and fundamental disagreement about the proper role of government.
Said by
Bobby Jindal
Louisiana

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Jindal contrasts the Democratic approach with his belief in individual responsibility.

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