We need to have free and open political debate and a healthy political process in this country. And by the way, just like an overwhelming majority of Americans reject violence, An overwhelming majority of Americans, left, right, and center, believe that the government should not be cracking down on its political opponents because they are political opponents. Not in the United States of America. Not ever. Well, Mr. Secretary, I do want to shift gears here just a bit. I have to ask you about this new book, Vice President Kamala Harris. (06:04–06:14)
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Asserts that most Americans oppose government crackdowns on political opponents.
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