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On the recordJuly 27, 2011
S. 883 would not only provide a fitting tribute to the role many African Americans played during the Revolutionary War, but would also serve as an enduring reminder that what defines the United States as a nation is not membership in a particular race, creed or class, but rather a strong belief in individual liberty and freedom.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

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Barrasso emphasizes the importance of liberty and diversity in American identity.

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