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On the recordMarch 22, 2024
When we are giving speeches about our concern of the impact of disinformation and misinformation on America, this is exactly the wrong amendment. We know the Russians, the Chinese, and God knows who else are using information and twisting information and delivering it to our neighbors as the truth, and how are they supposed to know any better? This amendment will basically remove the authority of the U.S. Government to speak up about misinformation and disinformation. If you want our citizenry to be more vulnerable, vote yes on this amendment. If you want to make sure we are doing everything in our power to stop Vladimir Putin and others from infiltrating America, vote no on this amendment. Vote on Motion to Concur The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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