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Derrick Van Orden: “By painting people as extremists, you're actually attempting…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

Derrick Van Orden Slams Extreme COVID Policies in Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee

Published May 24, 2023 | Video Starts at 11:07

So I think so. I just want to be clear that these types of things have been used for political purposes. And By painting people as extremists, you're actually attempting to remove their constitutional rights. And that's been proven over and over again. So, Mr. Chairman, thank you so much, and thank you for coming here today. I yield back. (11:07–11:13)

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