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Jamie Raskin: “Whistleblowers are the first line of defense to hold those in power accountable.”

On the recordJune 24, 2025
Whistleblowers are the first line of defense to hold those in power accountable.
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland
Source
commondreams.org
Jun 24, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Applauding the whistleblower for exposing lawlessness.

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