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On the recordJanuary 30, 2023
Our job is to make government and America serve not as an opportunity for greed and self-enrichment, not as a violator of the rights and liberties of the people, but rather as the protector of the rights and liberties of the people.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes the committee's role in protecting citizens' rights and ensuring effective governance.

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