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Beto O'Rourke: “I want them to be more afraid of their constituents, who will force this issue for their next reelection, for their…”

On the recordOctober 6, 2019
I want them to be more afraid of their constituents, who will force this issue for their next reelection, for their careers and I hope for their conscience, forcing them to do the right thing while we can still do the right thing.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Beto O'Rourke urges Republican senators to prioritize their constituents' demands over their fear of President Trump.

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