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Beto O'Rourke: “That saves democracy and the right to vote and free and fair elections across this country.”

On the recordJuly 28, 2021
That saves democracy and the right to vote and free and fair elections across this country.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke emphasizes the importance of passing voting rights legislation for the preservation of democracy.

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