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On the recordFebruary 14, 2022
I am concerned that this legislation could give more power to people who are not from our communities, who are not elected to represent our communities, and who don't have to find a way to survive in our communities.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva expresses concern over legislation potentially empowering outsiders over local communities.

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