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Marsha Blackburn: “They closed our churches, but keep the liquor stores and abortion clinics open. They say we can't gather in community…”

On the recordAugust 27, 2020
They closed our churches, but keep the liquor stores and abortion clinics open. They say we can't gather in community groups, but encourage protests, riots and looting in the streets. If the Democrats had their way, they would keep you locked in your house until you become dependent on the government for everything.
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Marsha Blackburn
Republican · Tennessee
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Marsha Blackburn criticizes the handling of public gatherings and government dependency during the pandemic.

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