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Chris Smith: The United States was founded on the principle of the equality of every citizen.

On the recordSeptember 30, 2020
The United States was founded on the principle of the equality of every citizen.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the foundational principle of equality in U.S. history.

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