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Jeff Flake: Mr. President, words matter. Have we arrived at such a place of numb acceptance that we have nothing to say when a…

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Mr. President, words matter. Have we arrived at such a place of numb acceptance that we have nothing to say when a President of the United States casually suggest that those who choose no the to stand or applaud his speech are guilty of treason? I certainly hope not. One who level such a charge knows neither the meaning of the treason, nor the power that the words of a President carry. Treason is not a punch line Mr. President.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Senator Jeff Flake criticizes the President for suggesting that those who do not applaud during his speech are guilty of treason.

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