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John Larson: “I'm proud to co-sponsor the Equality Act in Congress, which…”

Featuring: John Larson, Democratic | U.S. House Connecticut, 1st Congressional District

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Congressman John Larson's Town Hall on Social Security, Tax Cuts, and Healthcare

Published | Video Starts at 34:58

Trump and his administration don't care who they hurt, as long as they can score political points. And the more that they can try to pit Americans against fellow Americans. I'm proud to co-sponsor the Equality Act in Congress, which would expand civil rights protection to LGBTQ community Americans. We will continue to fight and protect all Americans rights and stand up to this brute in the White House who is politically motivated and comes out with these statements designed to create hatred and also to pit Americans against fellow Americans. (34:58–35:09)

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