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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO, IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO GIVE VOICE TO THEIR LEGITIMATE PROFESSIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ASPIRATIONS, TO STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONS IN WHICH WE WORK, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE, TO BRING TOGETHER ALL MEMBERS TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER AND TO PROMOTE DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM IN OUR UNION, IN OUR NATION AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>OFFICERS WILL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.</ExplanationTxt>
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