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Jamie Raskin: “Would you agree with me that the critical difference is either the presence or the absence of social cohesion and…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2020
Would you agree with me that the critical difference is either the presence or the absence of social cohesion and political leadership to actually develop a plan, execute it, and stick to it?
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin emphasizes the importance of leadership and unity in combating COVID-19.

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