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On the recordSeptember 11, 2023
As a general rule, I don't favor banning age-appropriate and subject-appropriate books for children. They need to hear a diversity of views.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn advocates for diverse reading materials for children instead of book bans.

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