Many of my constituents that I represent in Florida fled to America from countries that use deadly force to stifle speech.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: “Many of my constituents that I represent in Florida fled to America from countries that use deadly force to stifle…”
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Mucarsel-Powell highlights the importance of free speech and the experiences of her constituents.
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