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On the recordJanuary 13, 2020
The reality is that most Americans struggle in order to realize the American Dream, which means that what is synonymous with the American experience is hardship.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Highlighting the struggles Americans face in achieving the American Dream.

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