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Stacey Abrams: We have to protect the right to vote not to defend a party, but to defend the ideals of our nation.

On the recordMay 12, 2021
We have to protect the right to vote not to defend a party, but to defend the ideals of our nation.
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Stacey Abrams
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Abrams emphasizes the importance of passing voting rights legislation to ensure access to voting for all citizens.

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