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On the recordOctober 21, 2025
It seems to me America is the last bastion of liberty in the world. There is nowhere to flee to, no mighty republic that stands if American democracy fails. I want to commend my partner from Oregon for taking this exceptionally important stand. This is a message, particularly for all of America, and it is high time it be made on the Senate floor, and I commend my colleague.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Commending a colleague for addressing the importance of American democracy.

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