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Steve Scalise: “Politicians should not get a free pass when it comes to moral scrutiny, and that takes place largely as people have the…”

On the recordMay 3, 2017
Politicians should not get a free pass when it comes to moral scrutiny, and that takes place largely as people have the freedom to express their opinions and to weigh that scrutiny up to their religious beliefs.
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Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana

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Scalise emphasizes the importance of moral scrutiny and freedom of expression in politics.

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