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“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordApril 10, 2013
Our charge is to provide that essential security to the American people and by doing so assure our allies.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
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Adam Smith emphasizes the importance of providing security to Americans and allies.

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