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On the recordMay 8, 2018
This is an affront to the freedom of speech, the bedrock of democracy, and our values and principles as Americans.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Castro condemns internet shutdowns by autocratic governments as attacks on democracy.

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