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Marilyn Strickland: “You may know our time through records and history books, but I hope you remember that we were ordinary people as well.…”

On the recordJuly 8, 2026
You may know our time through records and history books, but I hope you remember that we were ordinary people as well. Our system is imperfect, but it rests on a simple and powerful idea: that people can govern themselves, debate their differences, and work together toward common goals. If there is one lesson I would share, stay informed and stay involved, even when the process feels slow or frustrating.
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Marilyn Strickland
Democratic · Washington

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Letter for congressional time capsule.

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