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Tina Smith: “The freedom to live and love openly without fear of retaliation is a fundamental American value,”

On the recordJuly 3, 2026
The freedom to live and love openly without fear of retaliation is a fundamental American value,
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of LGBTQ+ rights during Pride Month.

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