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On the recordMay 23, 2021
Yes, absolutely. That’s why the first bill we did was H.R.-1 to try to preserve our democracy, but Kevin McCarthy is in fight to get power, as Michael just explained.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
msnbc.com

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Cicilline discusses the importance of H.R.-1 in preserving democracy amidst Republican power struggles.

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