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.
Ron Wyden: “It seems to me America is the last bastion of liberty in the world. There is nowhere to flee to, no mighty republic that…”
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Commending a colleague for addressing the importance of American democracy.
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