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Summer Lee: “Instead of considering politics, policies to improve security along the border or prevent drug trafficking and treat…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
Instead of considering politics, policies to improve security along the border or prevent drug trafficking and treat fentanyl addiction, we are willing--are sitting here today at a futile impeachment proceeding.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Criticizing the focus on impeachment instead of addressing drug trafficking and border security.

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