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On the recordDecember 5, 2017
Senator Franken is entitled to the Senate ethics investigation process, but I don't think Congress is equipped, I don't think they have the tools to do the kind of accountability that the American people are searching for. I do not feel that he should continue to serve. Everyone will make their own judgment. I hope they do make their own judgment.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand expresses her belief that Senator Franken should resign amid sexual harassment allegations, stating that Congress lacks the tools for proper accountability.

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