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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
It's a fragile, delicate, creature. It's only been around for 240 years, and I don't think anybody should assume it's going to be around for another 240 if you don't take steps to protect it from people like this.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy warns about the fragility of democracy in the face of current political actions.

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