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“I think we have a moral obligation to our children that can be easily summarized: number one, protect them from harm.”

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Tom Allen, a former United States Representative, was born on April 16, 1945. He dedicated his political career to advocating for social justice and environmental protection, serving on various committees and introducing several bills in Congress. more

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