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On the recordJanuary 23, 2025
I mean, its offensive. It's insulting. It's never been done before in the history of our country, as I think prior speakers have said.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Senator Padilla criticizes President Trump's proposal to condition disaster aid on California adopting a Voter ID Law.

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