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On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
The measure of our nation's greatness should not be the gains of Wall Street. It should be in how our most vulnerable are taken care of.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the importance of caring for vulnerable populations over economic indicators.

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