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David McKinley: “Just because you can doesn't mean you should.”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2021
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
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David McKinley
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

McKinley warns against the misuse of power despite having control.

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