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On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
the goal in the end is very simple. It is to make sure that every child in this country lives in a safe neighborhood with clean air and clean water and good schools and access to all the basic things that provide kids with full opportunity.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Sarbanes emphasizes the importance of safe neighborhoods and basic needs for children's opportunities.

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