It's hard to describe. It sometimes gets emotional. It eventually empowered me to do something for my country. The idea that I'm here today in the United States Congress, a lot of it started on that day.
Roger Williams: “It's hard to describe. It sometimes gets emotional. It eventually empowered me to do something for my country. The idea…”
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Williams reflects on how meeting JFK inspired his political career and service to the country.
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