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“I was listening to the guy that represented me in the state Senate, and I just got really frustrated. I called my wife and said, Ive always wanted to do something that makes a difference. So I ended up running and won.”

Quote by Matt Salmon

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Matt Salmon is an American politician born on January 21, 1958. He served as a U.S. Representative for the 5th Congressional District of Arizona. more

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