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Michael Blake: “The only reason I didn't go over the cliff in the hills of…”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Michael Blake's Inspirational Speech at New Leaders Council Event in Pittsburgh

Published | Video Starts at 02:56

You know, along the way, you have moments when you have to have those reflection moments, you know, I had a near fatal car accident in 2001. Fell asleep at the wheel. The only reason I didn't go over the cliff in the hills of Pennsylvania was the amount of luggage that was in the car. in the hands of God. Six days before that wrote out something to myself, not realizing the impact that it would have said, dear God, may today be my greatest day, greater than the great day I had a day before. (02:56–03:02)

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