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Chuck Edwards: An affectionate friendship is not a sexual proposition. A gift is not sexual misconduct. A compliment is not sexual…

On the recordAugust 28, 2026
An affectionate friendship is not a sexual proposition. A gift is not sexual misconduct. A compliment is not sexual misconduct. Poetry is not sexual misconduct. Socializing with a colleague is not sexual misconduct. Caring deeply about someone with whom you have worked and come to know for years is not sexual misconduct.
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Chuck Edwards
Republican · North Dakota

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Defending against sexual harassment allegations.

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