“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 19, 1867
The applicant for registration must be a citizen of the State and of the United States, and must be a resident of a county or parish included in the election district.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee
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