We are helping them preserve the democracy here in the State, and yet the feeling amongst all of us is that when you go to a volunteer, like Matilda--she has worked for 50 years for this organization trying to help people register to vote.
Durbin emphasizes the importance of voter registration efforts despite potential penalties.
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