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“I think that there’s going to be a rush to judgment on civil liberties, and a clamping down, a suspension of our democratic rights. And I believe that those who are good Americans would want to see this not happen and that we debate how to find a balance between the public safety and the protection of civil liberties.”

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Barbara Lee is an American politician born on July 16, 1946. She served as a U.S. Representative, representing California's 9th congressional district. During her tenure, she actively participated in discussions and legislative work on various social and political issues. more

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