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Rashida Tlaib: We also can't claim to support self-determination and democracy and oppose D.C. Statehood.

On the recordMarch 21, 2021
We also can't claim to support self-determination and democracy and oppose D.C. Statehood.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib argues that supporting democracy includes supporting D.C. Statehood.

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