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On the recordDecember 10, 2024
before he leaves the floor, let me just thank the Senate majority leader. We have talked about this often. And I am particularly struck by the readings of the Founding Fathers because several of the Founding Fathers seem to think that a free press was at least as important as government. So the case that you are making today, Mr. Leader, is well stated.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Dec 10, 2024

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