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Beto O'Rourke: “I really think when those senators, especially the Democratic senators, look at what's happening in state after state to…”

On the recordMay 6, 2021
I really think when those senators, especially the Democratic senators, look at what's happening in state after state to our democracy, a democracy that's under attack... I think they are going to meet this moment by doing what is required of them, not for their party, but for our country and our democracy.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke urges Democratic senators to act decisively to protect democracy in light of ongoing voter suppression.

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