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Beto O'Rourke: “The problem is obvious. The solution is simple. And I came to Congress to offer pragmatic solutions to pressing…”

On the recordJune 22, 2016
The problem is obvious. The solution is simple. And I came to Congress to offer pragmatic solutions to pressing problems.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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O'Rourke emphasizes the need for practical solutions in Congress.

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