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.
Tina Smith: “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…”
On the recordApril 9, 2018
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Senator Smith emphasizes the Senate's role in protecting the powerless.
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