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Jamie Raskin: “These are the times that try men and women souls. These are the times that men and women sauce, the summer soldier in…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2021
These are the times that try men and women souls. These are the times that men and women sauce, the summer soldier in the sunshine patriot will shrink at this moment from the service of their cause in their country. But everyone who stands with us now will win the love and the favor and the affection of every man and every woman for all time. Tyranny like hell is not easily conquered. But we have this saving consolation, the more difficult the struggle, the more glorious in the end will be our victory. Good luck in your deliberations.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Raskin quotes Thomas Paine to inspire and rally support during the impeachment proceedings.

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