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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
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On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
That specific language, so there's not a danger that it goes off the rails at that point.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
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Johnson discusses the importance of precise language in constitutional amendments.

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