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Ilhan Omar: What happens if we allow that person to lead... and what will be left of our country and its decency?

On the recordDecember 7, 2021
What happens if we allow that person to lead... and what will be left of our country and its decency?
Said by
Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Omar questions the implications of allowing individuals who condone hate to hold leadership positions.

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