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Jamie Raskin: “These hollow words are an affront to the American people, Congress and the courts, and are clearly designed to lull…”

On the recordAugust 4, 2026
These hollow words are an affront to the American people, Congress and the courts, and are clearly designed to lull Senators Cornyn and Tillis into a false sense that their legitimate concerns have been addressed while leaving Blanche’s corrupt scheme fully intact.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticizing Blanche's announcement on the fund.

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