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Tim Kaine: We put it in the First Amendment for a reason.

On the recordJuly 23, 2018
We put it in the First Amendment for a reason.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of protecting journalists and their families under the First Amendment.

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