Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2025
Authoritarian regimes begin by targeting people who are least able to defend themselves. But they do not stop there.
Said by
Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Newsom compares current actions to tactics used by authoritarian regimes.

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