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Joe Morelle: “The franchise is a fundamental political right because it is the preservation of all rights.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2024
The franchise is a fundamental political right because it is the preservation of all rights.
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Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Morelle emphasizes the importance of voting rights in preserving all other rights.

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