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Yassamin Ansari: “When I hosted town halls in August for the first time, we…”

Featuring: Yassamin Ansari, Democratic | U.S. House Arizona, District 3

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But, for example, like, in the. And Speaker Johnson did, on a trial basis, provide a little bit more budget in August. And so, for example, like, When I hosted town halls in August for the first time, we had people go through a wand and, like, metal detectors to make sure they weren't weapons. I had a little bit more security getting in and out. And it feels weird, I mean, honestly, because it's new. But I do think it's really important. I. (44:47–44:58)

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