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Abdul El-Sayed: “They want America to be small. I believe that America is big. It’s open-minded. It’s big-hearted. It can include any of…”

On the recordAugust 6, 2026
They want America to be small. I believe that America is big. It’s open-minded. It’s big-hearted. It can include any of us, regardless of how we pray, regardless of where our families come from, regardless of who we love or how we identify. That’s the America we’re building.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan
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salon.com

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Discussing his vision for America after the primary win.

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