“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordMarch 23, 2021
Well, I don't think we should have had 1 percent of the people storming the U.S. Capitol having served in the military.
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Jim Langevin
Democratic · Rhode Island
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Langevin expresses concern over the percentage of military veterans involved in the Capitol riots.

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