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Gregory Meeks: History has proven that democracy requires hard work, attention, and investment from leadership.

On the recordMay 16, 2017
History has proven that democracy requires hard work, attention, and investment from leadership.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks highlights the necessity of commitment for democratic progress.

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