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“The president's policy is 'a head for an eye.' I mean, honestly, that's what it's going to be.”
“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“If Republicans actually wanted to stop congressional stock trading, they’d pass our bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act,"”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“We support open-source AI and the innovation it unlocks. But open source is not open season on American IP.”

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On the recordMarch 8, 2023
I am here as a Member of Congress, newly elected, but I am also here as a mom, and a former teacher, and a member of my community.
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Becca Balint
Democratic · Vermont
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Balint emphasizes her dual role as a congress member and a community member.

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