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John Cornyn: “America should not celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez, nor…”

Featuring: John Cornyn, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Cornyn Torches Dem Senator for Blocking Bill to Defund the César E. Chávez National Monument

Published | Video Starts at 01:07

As a father of two daughters, I consider child sexual abuse one of the most heinous crimes you can imagine, which is why I've long been an advocate for victims of human trafficking and sexual assault. America should not celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez, nor use taxpayer dollars to do so. It should also not pay for and maintain the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument, which stands at the very scene of some of his crimes. It must be closed. (01:07–01:15)

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Asserts that taxpayer dollars should not be used to honor Cesar Chavez.

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