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On the recordJune 26, 2018
I happen to believe, and I know you do too, Mr. Carson, that the role of government is to help people escape poverty, not help them become comfortable in poverty.
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Bruce Poliquin
Maine

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Poliquin emphasizes the government's role in helping people escape poverty through employment.

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