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On the recordMarch 21, 2007
We've been confronted with these kind of traumas and struggles already in our life. And we know from our previous experience that when this happens, you have a choice. You can go cower in the corner and hide or you can be tough and go out there and stand up for what you believe in.
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Elaine Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards discusses resilience in the face of personal challenges and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs.

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