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Glenn Grothman: “I do not think in America we ever remotely give up on poor people.”

On the recordMay 16, 2016
I do not think in America we ever remotely give up on poor people.
Said by
Glenn Grothman
Republican · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Arguing that America provides ample support for poor individuals.

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