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Val Demings: “Having substantive legislation is more important than meeting a deadline.”

On the recordMay 25, 2021
Having substantive legislation is more important than meeting a deadline.
Said by
Val Demings
Democratic · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Demings emphasizes the importance of getting the legislation right over rushing to meet a deadline.

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