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John Cornyn: “We can have a discussion about what would be appropriate way…”

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 14:47

I object. You're from Texas. Is there an objection to the original request, Mr. President, reserving the right to object? We can do what the senator from New Mexico suggests. We can have a discussion about what would be appropriate way to recognize the contribution of farm workers in this country without honoring a monster in the process. (14:47–15:00)

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Asserts that there is a need to recognize farm workers' contributions without honoring controversial figures.

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