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On the recordAugust 19, 2018
This is what democracy looks like. This is what it's all about: The idea that on a sunny August afternoon when you could be doing all kinds of other things, you are sitting here trying to make sure that we shape our destinies and that we do it together.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and collective decision-making.

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