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On the recordNovember 17, 2021
The intent of these online threats against women is clear, silence them, strip them of their power, and discourage them from running for office.
Said by
Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Speier discusses the impact of threats against women in politics.

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