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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
I speak to high schools, and usually at the end I always ask people what do you want to do? How many want to be in Congress? Nobody.
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Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern reflects on students' career aspirations, noting a growing interest in farming.

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