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On the recordMay 10, 2022
What we`re talking about today are Republican politicians who are going to take over your choices in your life and tell you what they believe in is more important than you, and not only more important, but they`re going to impose it on you. That, to me, is offensive. That is using words and legislative language and intent to take away your rights, far different than what happened on January 6.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Patty Murray condemned Republican politicians for imposing their beliefs on individuals and taking away rights.

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