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On the recordMay 28, 2022
There are so many issues, from police reform to common sense gun safety, that the majority of us agree on it, but that's not enough. There has got to be more activism and engagement or we're going to lose our precious democracy.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Senator Booker stresses the need for increased activism and engagement to address issues like gun safety and police reform.

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