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Maggie Hassan: “We are only as strong as our weakest link in this country”

On the recordJune 5, 2017
We are only as strong as our weakest link in this country
Said by
Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Hassan emphasizes the importance of national strength and resources.

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