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“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past, such as the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq in 2011.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas
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Warning against repeating past military withdrawal mistakes.

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