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On the recordOctober 31, 2023
I do not think there is anyone on this dais who would disagree that we are in a fight against global fascism.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

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Senator Schatz emphasizes the global fight against fascism and compares recent events in Israel to 9/11.

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