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Scott Walker: “Many of our ancestors, whether they came generations ago or…”

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Fireside Chat with Diane Hendricks LIVE at the October High School Conference

Published October 17, 2025 | Video Starts at 15:19

… world history to understand that part of our exceptionalism is our resilience, that we get knocked down and we get back up again and we push at it. And so Many of our ancestors, whether they came generations ago or just six weeks ago, came to America to live a better life. but. But. But did so, you know, with. Willing to take risk and willing to get knocked down and get back up again. And you've had plenty examples of that in your life. (15:19–15:28)

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