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Patrick Leahy: “We cannot strike a match near gas and then act surprised when it catches fire.”

On the recordMay 11, 2021
We cannot strike a match near gas and then act surprised when it catches fire.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy warns against provoking violence without accountability.

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