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On the recordMay 16, 2017
Blame is no substitute for a strong economic foundation, and smart investments in our children and our workers.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich emphasizes the need for economic investment over assigning blame.

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