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On the recordApril 12, 2021
I remember the shock and anger I felt by the use of that tactic was outrageous, and I also remember rallying with you, Chairman Grijalva, as tribal leaders and Native youth came to our Capitol lawn that summer, and I said I would stand with them.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib expresses outrage over tactics used to pass legislation without a vote.

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