On the recordMay 7, 2019
Securing our election infrastructure against efforts to thwart or undermine the will of our voters is essential to the survival of our democratic system.
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congress.govSecuring our election infrastructure against efforts to thwart or undermine the will of our voters is essential to the survival of our democratic system.
Emphasizes the importance of securing election infrastructure for democracy.
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