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Mitch McConnell: It is outrageous to say that limiting speech is necessary for democracy.

On the recordJune 2, 2014
It is outrageous to say that limiting speech is necessary for democracy.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell criticizes the idea that limiting speech can support democracy.

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