On the recordMarch 2, 2021
I have lived through that double standard throughout my 20-year career in public service and that now have the voice as a United States senator to call it out in this venue.
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Senator Padilla discusses calling out the double standard in political treatment during the confirmation of Attorney General Becerra.
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