“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
Democracy is an issue--is a challenge in all three of the countries that you will, hopefully, be serving and representing the United States.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware
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Coons highlights the importance of democracy in the countries the ambassadors will serve.

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