A Republican Lawmaker Allegedly Yelled At A Democrat: Go Back To Puerto Rico

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'I would hope that we could refrain from any implications that have any undertones of prejudice, or racism, or any kind of -ism that would diminish the character and integrity of one of our members.'

 

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No...'allegedly' to it..

Rep from Missouri. State that until 1976 was LEGAL to kill Mormons.Leaving Gov as last move removed it(upset he lost?).People were pissed. I’m so ashamed of this country.

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Disgusting.

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