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Tom McClintock: “Self-government means not only electing our representatives, but it also means dealing with the consequences of their…”

On the recordJune 10, 2020
Self-government means not only electing our representatives, but it also means dealing with the consequences of their decisions.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the importance of accountability in self-governance.

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