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On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
I appreciate the time, and I thank my friend from Texas for giving me this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the timeless American principles of freedom, equality, and opportunity. These principles are the foundation on which our Nation was built, an idea that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights given by our creator. You can come to America and be free to pursue your dreams and be equal to your peers in the eyes of the law. There are some people who believe that socialism is a better tool to achieve the American Dream. Using history as a guide, we know that this is wrong. Our Constitution is special because it limits the power of government while safeguarding our freedoms and our civil rights. As we strive to make this country better, let us remember the selfless Americans who throughout our history have struggled, fought, and died in the hopes of creating a more perfect union. I will fight to keep America as the shining light on the hill.
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Jim Baird
Republican · Missouri

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