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Andy Harris: “Ma'am, I gotta tell you. This is the problem, you all say you believe there is a First Amendment, but only if you agree…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
Ma'am, I gotta tell you. This is the problem, you all say you believe there is a First Amendment, but only if you agree with you.
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Responding to audience laughter during a debate.

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