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James Talarico: “I believe this bill is idolatrous, I believe it is exclusionary, and I believe it is arrogant.”

On the recordAugust 14, 2026
I believe this bill is idolatrous, I believe it is exclusionary, and I believe it is arrogant.
Said by
James Talarico
Democratic · Texas
Source
salon.com

Editor's note · Context

Opposing a bill related to the Ten Commandments in schools.

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