12/02/2015
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"Some say early in-person voting is an alternative to voting by mail. While I fully support this opportunity, I would disagree with that."
"Historically, the Federal Government has opened the doors to those who have been shut out of the voting process."
"I strongly believe this Congress must expand and improve absentee voting for all eligible voters and extend a bedrock promise of our democracy, a vote for every citizen."
"However, in this age of multimillion-dollar congressional campaigns, even the most dedicated Member has no choice but to spend a great deal of his time or her time fundraising."