Kristi Noem said "One of the tenets of the American dream is that no matter what your circumstances are, if you work hard here in America, that you can succeed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 24, 2015

One of the tenets of the American dream is that no matter what your circumstances are, if you work hard here in America, that you can succeed.

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Noem emphasizes the importance of hard work for success in America.

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