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Mike Johnson: “It has become common practice now for various groups and even Federal agencies to pursue retribution against Americans…”

On the recordMay 10, 2023
It has become common practice now for various groups and even Federal agencies to pursue retribution against Americans for simply exercising their First Amendment right to participate in the political process.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Johnson criticizes retribution against citizens exercising their First Amendment rights.

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