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Ami Bera: I would argue we are not doing our job by not having the courage to engage in what are not easy conversations.

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
I would argue we are not doing our job by not having the courage to engage in what are not easy conversations.
Said by
Ami Bera
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Bera emphasizes the need for Congress to engage in difficult discussions about military authorizations.

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