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On the recordJuly 11, 2023
Words matter, they have consequences. When leaders lie or embrace disinformation, that is dangerous.
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Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Emphasis on the impact of political rhetoric and misinformation.

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