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Tim Walz: “Our country is founded on the principle over our dead…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Tim Walz in Wausau, Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 08:52

You know, there is an argument to be made. It would be easier. None of us would have to do this again. We would just let it go or whatever, except Our country is founded on the principle over our dead bodies, almost literally, where we allow a dictator to control what we do. We were founded on the idea that this is a privilege. So, yes, it's hard work. I know some of you are saying, look, you heard me say it. (08:52–09:02)

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Asserts that the U.S. was founded on principles that reject dictatorship.

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