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Zoe Lofgren: a public office is a public trust. Without the public's trust and confidence, government loses its legitimacy.

On the recordApril 6, 2022
a public office is a public trust. Without the public's trust and confidence, government loses its legitimacy.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Emphasizes the importance of public trust in government.

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