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Gwen Moore: “Mr. Salasa, sir, thank God he is free today. But again…”

Featuring: Gwen Moore, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 4

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Published | Video Starts at 01:57

She didn't even have any parking tickets, which many of us cannot say that we don't have. People are afraid, they're hurting. We're carrying them through. Great expense. Mr. Salasa, sir, thank God he is free today. But again, here's someone punished for their speech, for their high profile in the Muslim community. As the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and because of his high profile, his criticism of American policy and what is going on in Gaza, he became a target. (01:57–02:11)

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