Why run for Congress? Why be a part of that body And I guess, what's your theory of how to be effective in that role? Yeah, I mean, I think Congress can be a source for good. We have the power of the purse. We direct federal dollars to policies that are, you know, important to all of our communities. And I think having new voices at the table means new problems will get addressed. (00:31–00:37)
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