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Tammy Baldwin: “Our nation’s founders realized that democracy cannot exist in a nation with a government that restricts or limits the…”

On the recordJune 3, 2026
Our nation’s founders realized that democracy cannot exist in a nation with a government that restricts or limits the speech and expression of its people.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Senators emphasize the importance of free speech.

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