Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 20, 2021
Democracy is under threat around the world, and Congress cannot, and must not, stand idly by when a thuggish military blatantly disregards the will of citizens, as happened in Burma in February.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes the global threat to democracy and the need for Congressional action.

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