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On the recordApril 26, 2012
Unfortunately, those who have spoken out on this issue in town have been harassed and in some cases threatened.
Said by
Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Grijalva notes the intimidation faced by locals voicing dissenting opinions.

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