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On the recordMay 19, 2014
We have the basic premise in America that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should have a fair shot at getting ahead.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin emphasizes the importance of equal opportunity in America.

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