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Dusty Johnson: We have to break that filibuster because democracy is on trial.

On the recordJune 8, 2021
We have to break that filibuster because democracy is on trial.
Said by
Dusty Johnson
Republican · South Dakota
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the urgency of breaking the filibuster to protect democracy.

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