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On the recordMarch 24, 2004
America's continued greatness comes from the unlimited opportunities that our freedom provides us. America is still the land of opportunity, and we must continue to remain the land of opportunity. We have placed opportunity as the third tenet of this budget because without the first two, strength, ensuring that America is free and remains free; and without growth to remain the world's most prosperous nation with an ever-expanding economy and job market, America's opportunities would quickly diminish. The opportunity for all citizens of this country to work their way up, to have a better life, to take advantage of all the chances and choices this Nation provides is why we are here. It is why our ancestors came here. It is also why so many from around the world continue to flock to this Nation, often risking their own lives to get here. This budget continues our commitment to strengthen the very foundations that have provided us with this wealth of opportunity.
Said by
Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of opportunity in the U.S. budget during a floor speech.

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