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Chuck Edwards: “I am asking you to distinguish between the conduct that someone, examining isolated excerpts after the fact, might…”

On the recordAugust 27, 2026
I am asking you to distinguish between the conduct that someone, examining isolated excerpts after the fact, might consider unconventional and conduct that actually establishes sexual harassment.
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Chuck Edwards
Republican · North Dakota

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Defending against censure over inappropriate behavior allegations.

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