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Merrick Garland: “A threat to any election official, worker or volunteer is a threat to democracy.”

On the recordJanuary 21, 2022
A threat to any election official, worker or volunteer is a threat to democracy.
Said by
Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of protecting election officials against threats.

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