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Tina Smith: “I thought my job as Senator was to try to keep my constituents alive.”

On the recordJune 2, 2025
I thought my job as Senator was to try to keep my constituents alive.
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Tina Smith
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Smith criticized Ernst's insensitivity towards constituents' concerns about healthcare.

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