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Donald M. Payne: “I am proud to be a liberal. I think that is what made our country strong and great. I think a liberal is a person who…”

On the recordMay 13, 2004
I am proud to be a liberal. I think that is what made our country strong and great. I think a liberal is a person who worries about their neighbor, wants a strong defense, wants to provide for the common defense, but also to promote the general welfare.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Discussing the importance of liberal values in American society.

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