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On the recordDecember 9, 2019
I must say, I'm a little astonished by this debate today, because the Republican Party prides itself in being the party of the family.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier expresses surprise at Republican opposition to paid family leave despite claiming to support families.

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