Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2021
Our democracy cannot continue half-slave and half-free.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen emphasizes the need for voting rights amidst state-level voter suppression.

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