On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
If we are not here to give a voice to people who don't have one, I am not quite sure why we are here.
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congress.govIf we are not here to give a voice to people who don't have one, I am not quite sure why we are here.
He emphasizes the importance of advocating for those without a voice.
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