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Mitch McConnell: “Attempts to weaken the First Amendment--such as the proposal before this Committee--should, therefore, pass the highest…”

On the recordJune 2, 2014
Attempts to weaken the First Amendment--such as the proposal before this Committee--should, therefore, pass the highest scrutiny.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Arguing against proposals that undermine First Amendment rights.

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