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John Curtis: Trust us, you have screwed it up for the last 180 years, let us tell you now how to do it, is insulting.

On the recordApril 21, 2024
Trust us, you have screwed it up for the last 180 years, let us tell you now how to do it, is insulting.
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John Curtis
Republican · Utah

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Curtis criticizes outsiders for their condescending attitudes towards local governance.

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