Elissa Slotkin: “Democrats and Republicans should understand that U.S…”

“This bill is one sentence. Like literally one sentence. Again, it shouldn't be a political statement. Democrats and Republicans should understand that U.S. taxpayer dollars should not be paid to people who have been convicted of violent crimes. My Republican colleagues should have no problem voting for it and stopping this brazen corruption in its tracks. Thanks very much.” (03:12–03:21)

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