We must prioritize the voices in rooms like this one and not those of the Washington political class.
Jason Smith: “We must prioritize the voices in rooms like this one and not those of the Washington political class.”
On the recordFebruary 5, 2023
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Emphasizing the need to focus on local concerns over Washington politics.
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