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“I have stood on the line in Everett, Wash., where we have thousands of workers who go to work every day to build these planes. I would challenge anybody to tell me that they've stood on a line in Alabama and seen anybody building anything.”

Quote by Patty Murray

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Patty Murray is an American politician serving as a U.S. Senator from the state of Washington. Born on October 11, 1950, she has been a member of the U.S. Senate since 1993, making her the first woman to serve as a U.S. Senator from Washington. During her tenure in the Senate, Murray has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development for the state of Washington. more

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