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Pramila Jayapal: “I do think it’s important to tell the truth and I try to do it in a way that is respectful of people but also respectful…”

On the recordDecember 22, 2021
I do think it’s important to tell the truth and I try to do it in a way that is respectful of people but also respectful of the truth. I’m not going to sugarcoat anything. I’m not going to lie about what is actually happening and I wanted people to be clear that there was a commitment.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal emphasizes the importance of honesty in political negotiations and expresses disappointment over Joe Manchin's commitment.

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