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James Lankford: “There is no vote that we will take in this body today that will make the nation stronger than just dads loving their…

On the recordJune 21, 2026
“There is no vote that we will take in this body today that will make the nation stronger than just dads loving their kids, and spending time with them, and helping them know how to be able to walk with God, live a patriotic life, and to serve their family and community,” Lankford concluded.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Concluding remarks on the importance of fatherhood.

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