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Bob Latta: “Freedom of speech is a fundamental right upon which our democracy is built, and we must make sure these companies are…”

On the recordJune 23, 2020
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right upon which our democracy is built, and we must make sure these companies are not policing the free flow of speech, especially when it comes to political discussions, as they continue to operate online platforms.
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Bob Latta
Republican · Ohio

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Latta emphasizes the importance of free speech in democracy and concerns over content moderation by companies.

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