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John Rutherford: “This was not drafted as a demographic effort, I will tell you up front, but I can tell you this: It was based on their…”

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
This was not drafted as a demographic effort, I will tell you up front, but I can tell you this: It was based on their service.
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John Rutherford
Republican · Florida

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Rutherford clarifies that the program's focus is on service rather than demographics.

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