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Beto O'Rourke: “This is our moment of truth, you know, 246 years into this experiment that defies the rule of human history is totally…”

On the recordAugust 22, 2022
This is our moment of truth, you know, 246 years into this experiment that defies the rule of human history is totally exceptional might as Lincoln warned us perish from this earth the last great hope, unless we fight to get it back.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

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O'Rourke emphasizes the importance of fighting for democracy and voting rights in America.

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