“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
When the women and the men do not feel that they can come forward and report without them suffering more consequences than their perpetrator suffers, they won't come forward.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Victims hesitate to report due to fear of repercussions.

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