“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordMay 22, 2018
If President Trump's rhetoric has been harmful in this regard, his policies have been worse.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Thompson claims Trump's policies have made the U.S. less safe.

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