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David Cicilline: Those who want our independence believe that public discussion is a political duty.

On the recordJune 10, 2019
Those who want our independence believe that public discussion is a political duty.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Cicilline cites Brandeis on the importance of public discourse.

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