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Beto O'Rourke: “We're the wealthiest country in the world. We're the…”

Featuring: Beto O'Rourke, Democratic | Former Candidate, Governor of Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 37:31

We, some of those my age, are doing worse than the generation that followed before first time in American history. And look, don't let anyone tell you different. It's not as though we lack the resources to accomplish this. We're the wealthiest country in the world. We're the wealthiest country in world history. It is just that we've lacked the political will to get this done. I want you also to imagine a future where all of us are treated with the dignity and respect that we deserve. (37:31–37:37)

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Asserts that the United States is the wealthiest country in the world and in world history.

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