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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: “You cannot legislate good behavior. Good behavior comes from the heart.”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2023
You cannot legislate good behavior. Good behavior comes from the heart.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of personal integrity over legislation in government.

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