On the recordJune 6, 2023
I think that the ability for people to vote, which is a basic and fundamental right of citizenship and responsibility, I believe there are too many States that are really limiting our right to vote.
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congress.govMazie Hirono: “I think that the ability for people to vote, which is a basic and fundamental right of citizenship and responsibility, I…”
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Hirono emphasizes the importance of voting rights and concerns over state restrictions.
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