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On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
I think that`s an enormous mistake. I don`t know that there`s going to be a Senate left to protect if we lose our democracy.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Murphy criticizes his colleagues for prioritizing Senate traditions over protecting voting rights.

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