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We Need An Equal Opportunity Society, One In Which Government Does Not See Its Job As Picking Winners And Losers. Where Do You Go If You Want Special Favors? Government. Where Do You Go If You Want A Tax Break? Government. Where Do You Go If You Want A Handout? Government. This Must Stop.

-Bobby Jindal

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We Need An Equal

Bobby Jindal

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We Need An Equal Opportunity Society, One In Which Government Does Not See Its Job As Picking Winners And Losers. Where Do You Go If You Want Special Favors? Government. Where Do You Go If You Want A Tax Break? Government. Where Do You Go If You Want A Handout? Government. This Must Stop.

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