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On the recordJune 26, 2026
But honestly, I think we should continue the conversation, the dialog that’s been going on for 250 years to determine does life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness apply to all of us.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Senate floor remarks on life and liberty

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