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This 21st century economy holds great promise for our people. But unless we give all Americans the skills they need to succeed, countries like India and China will take good-paying jobs that should be ours.
Harry Reid
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Harry Reid
Age: 84
Born: 1939
Born: December 2
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Harry Mason Reid
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