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On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
Change occurs when people are willing to stand up, especially in a democracy, and not only talk about ideas.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Hassan highlights the role of citizen engagement in shaping effective policies.

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