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On the recordJuly 13, 2004
... about values. Well, I know something about values, just like all of you do. I grew up in a small town in North Carolina. I know what values are, I grew up with them -- work, faith, responsibility, family...
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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John Edwards speaks about his values and upbringing to connect with rural voters.

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