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On the recordJune 2, 2014
I believe that, left unanswered, these rulings will continue to erode fundamental aspects of our democratic process.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the need for action against Supreme Court rulings affecting democracy.

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