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John James: “I got tired of seeing trees growing through houses and wild…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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Talking with Tammy T - Rep. John James, Michigan's 10th Congressional District

Published | Video Starts at 02:23

But, you know, Tammy, I got sick and tired of passing by buildings that look the same today that they did when I was growing up. Very much so. I got tired of seeing trees growing through houses and wild dogs running around in the streets and people hungry. And I asked myself, like, who's gonna do something about it? And you know that quiet voice, if. Not you, then who? That's right. That's right. You've heard that voice. (02:23–02:29)

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Asserts the presence of urban decay and poverty in his community.

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