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The quote says that government should have confidence in people rather than hold them back. It suggests that a person’s starting point should not determine how far they can go.
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Originally said in English.
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About Cathy McMorris Rodgers
American politician
Cathy McMorris Rodgers is an American politician who served from 2005 to 2025 as the U.S. representative for Washington’s 5th congressional district. A Republican, she also served in the Washington House of Representatives and later became chair of the House Republican Conference from 2013 to 2019. Her district covers the eastern third of Washington and includes Spokane. In Congress, she was a leading Republican voice in the House, with her work centered on the responsibilities of representation, party leadership, and public policy.
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