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On the recordJune 24, 2014
We must make sure that we fulfill Congress' longstanding bipartisan commitment to provide equal access to the ballot.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken calls for Congress to strengthen voting rights and ensure equal access.

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