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On the recordOctober 27, 2021
I am a Republican, and I believe that counting votes in our democracy is a sacred responsibility.
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Al Schmidt
Pennsylvania

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Al Schmidt emphasizes the importance of vote counting in democracy, expressing his commitment to the electoral process despite facing threats.

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