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On the recordSeptember 11, 2023
Unfortunately, there is a long history in our country of banning books we now consider classic works of literature.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin highlights the ongoing issue of book censorship in American history.

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