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John Culberson: As Mr. Jefferson said, he liked the dreams of the future better than the memories of the past.

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
As Mr. Jefferson said, he liked the dreams of the future better than the memories of the past.
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John Culberson
Texas

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Culberson references Jefferson to highlight the importance of future-oriented work.

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