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On the recordMarch 3, 2021
The insurrection on January 6 had a specific purpose: to overturn our election and to violently disenfranchise millions of voters. The immediate threat to the Capitol has been quelled, but our democracy's future is still unclear. Across the country there are ongoing efforts to suppress and limit votes. Dark money fuels campaigns without transparency and accountability, and partisan gerrymandering tilts the playing field. A vote for H.R. 1 is a vote for equality, for transparency, and for returning power to the people. Mr. Speaker, 56 years ago on March 7, John Lewis almost lost his life on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the right to vote. He said: ``Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.'' Let's strive for that more perfect union. Let's confirm our democracy and vote ``yes'' on H.R. 1. {time} 1045
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Katherine Clark
Democratic · Massachusetts

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