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Tom McClintock: But if you are earnestly for the people, if you want everyday citizens to have the power that only comes through their…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
But if you are earnestly for the people, if you want everyday citizens to have the power that only comes through their ability to hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box, you send this bill back to the drafting table.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Urging rejection of H.R. 1 for undermining voter accountability.

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