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On the recordSeptember 7, 2011
I worry, just as Mr. Bartlett does, about my children and my grandchild right now and what they are going to wind up being the benefactors of that we do.
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Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

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Smith expresses concern for future generations affected by current decisions.

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