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12/20/2017

This New York Times article provides a transcript and summary of a speech given by Senator Jeff Flake on the floor of the Senate. In his speech, Flake criticizes the current state of American politics and President Trump's behavior. He expresses concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, the degradation of political discourse, and the divisions within the Republican Party. Flake argues for the need to uphold democratic values and urges his colleagues to speak up against harmful actions and rhetoric in order to restore integrity to public office. The transcript highlights Flake's call for a return to principled leadership and unity in American politics.

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