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On the recordJuly 17, 2025
Whose side are you on? Today, the Democrats are on the side of the people. The Democrats are on the side of the children. There are 10 Republicans who are on the side of the people and the children, but the entire Democratic Party is on that side and the Republicans have chosen to protect the rich and powerful men who have abused our children. It is wrong, and that is the clear difference tonight.
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Ro Khanna
Democratic · California

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Addressing the differences between Democrats and Republicans regarding support for children.

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