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“I was just walking around like a zombie..I really had no idea what I was doing.. But the best thing that I did do was leave and get the hell out of there. I have no regrets.”

Quote by Bob Casey, Jr.

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Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.

Bob Casey, Jr. is a U.S. Senator representing the state of Pennsylvania. Born on April 13, 1960, he has been serving in the U.S. Senate since 2007. As a member of the Democratic Party, Casey has been actively engaged in political and social issues throughout his career. more

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