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On the recordJune 8, 2022
However, I believe that this approach minimizes the specific threats posed by domestic violent extremism carried out by white supremacists.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla critiques a generalized approach to addressing violence, stressing specific threats from white supremacists.

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