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Hakeem Jeffries: “The American people want to see action. Things haven't been…”

Featuring: Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic | U.S. House New York, 8th Congressional District

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… and focus on the issues that matter consistently, they're choosing Democrats now as it relates to the parties being perceived as unfavorable across the country. We understand that dynamic because The American people want to see action. Things haven't been working out for them over the last several decades for far too many people are struggling to survive and certainly can't thrive paycheck to paycheck in this country, which should not be happening in the wealthiest country in the history of the world. And so we're going to continue to forcefully push back against the extremism being unleashed on the American people, push back against the chaos, while at the same period of … (08:04–08:25)

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Asserts that many Americans have struggled economically for decades, despite the U.S. being very wealthy.

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