It is of great value to the Nation to have independent voices that do not all have to nod their heads the same way.
James Lankford: “It is of great value to the Nation to have independent voices that do not all have to nod their heads the same way.”
On the recordNovember 6, 2017
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Lankford emphasizes the importance of independent voices and open disagreement in discussions.
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