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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
As Tocqueville said in 1831, America is great because it is good. Once it ceases its goodness, it will cease to be great.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes America's greatness is tied to its goodness.

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