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Adam Kinzinger: “Yes, it's disgusting and man, Scott, I love you, but come on dude, our words have an impact on this country.”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2024
Yes, it's disgusting and man, Scott, I love you, but come on dude, our words have an impact on this country.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Kinzinger criticizes the impact of rhetoric on the political landscape, particularly in relation to the 2020 election.

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