I guess--maybe it's because I spent 6 months in the hospital. I have a different view of life, and that is that we only have one life to live; this is no dress rehearsal, and we may be gone tomorrow. But while we're here, this is our watch.
Cummings emphasizes the urgency of addressing community issues during their time in office.
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