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Tim Scott: “It is our opportunity, our responsibility to stand up and be counted for these kids that will lead us 1 day.”

On the recordNovember 3, 2015
It is our opportunity, our responsibility to stand up and be counted for these kids that will lead us 1 day.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the responsibility to support future generations.

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