Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 11, 2019
We cannot allow autocratic regimes to manipulate the U.S. justice system to carry out reprisals against their political opponents.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the need to protect the U.S. justice system from autocratic abuse.

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