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Rashida Tlaib: “It is our responsibility in this chamber to make sure that we are putting people before profit.”

On the recordMay 15, 2019
It is our responsibility in this chamber to make sure that we are putting people before profit.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes prioritizing people's needs over corporate profits.

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