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Rashida Tlaib: “I just want to personally thank you for defending my right to choose.”

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
I just want to personally thank you for defending my right to choose.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib expresses gratitude for support of reproductive rights.

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