But this country, when it's at its best, when it's at its best, decides not to give up on Americans. Our country decided that I was not going to be forced to live the sins of my father. And that's why, even in a tough time, I wasn't being forced to live the way that he did. (04:30–04:37)
CLAIM
Asserts that the country provided opportunities that allowed Ruben Gallego to overcome his father's criminal past.
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