Political Quotes

On the recordMay 19, 2014
It takes 40 years of rapid economic development, not 40 weeks or 40 months.
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Tim Walz
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Walz emphasizes the long-term nature of societal changes.

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