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JD Vance: I fear that if you are given this position of authority, you will use that authority to continue to inflame.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
I fear that if you are given this position of authority, you will use that authority to continue to inflame.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Senator Vance expresses concern about potential misuse of power by Ms. Sohn.

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