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Rashida Tlaib: “The benefit of the doubt doesn't exist for Muslim women in Congress.”

On the recordJune 9, 2021
The benefit of the doubt doesn't exist for Muslim women in Congress.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Rashida Tlaib defends Ilhan Omar against criticism from House Democratic leadership.

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