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Martin Heinrich: 250 years ago, a group of Americans declared that government exists to serve people—not the other way around.

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
250 years ago, a group of Americans declared that government exists to serve people—not the other way around.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Statement marking America's 250th Independence Day celebration.

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