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Jerry Nadler: Ironically, they are so intent on blocking legislation to strengthen our democracy that they will not even permit the…

On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
Ironically, they are so intent on blocking legislation to strengthen our democracy that they will not even permit the vote--the most basic democratic act, the majority vote.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler highlights the irony of blocking democratic processes.

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