Political Quotes

On the recordJune 20, 2022
For more than 200 years, our democracy has been distinguished by the peaceful transfer of power.
Said by
Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Schiff emphasizes the importance of peaceful power transitions in U.S. democracy.

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