“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordApril 9, 2018
I believe one of the most important things we have to do in the Senate is to stand up for people who do not have a lot of power.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota
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Senator Smith emphasizes the Senate's role in protecting the powerless.

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