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Chris Coons: We are in the moment when pushing back on authoritarianism, strengthening the tools of democracy, and responding to a…

On the recordMarch 14, 2022
We are in the moment when pushing back on authoritarianism, strengthening the tools of democracy, and responding to a whole series of global crises is exactly what we should prioritize investing in.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the need to invest in democracy and counter authoritarianism.

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