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“There is a lot of lip service paid in this Congress and downtown at the White House about family values and small business. Who better represents family values and small business than the fishermen and women on the Oregon and California coast.”

Quote by Peter DeFazio

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Peter DeFazio is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative. Born on May 27, 1947, he represents Oregon's 4th congressional district. DeFazio has focused on labor, environmental, and consumer issues throughout his political career. more

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