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Jeanne Shaheen: The enemies of democracy and freedom should not be welcome in a democratic society unless they correct their mistakes.

On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
The enemies of democracy and freedom should not be welcome in a democratic society unless they correct their mistakes.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Stating that those who oppose democracy should not be accepted unless they change.

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