On the recordJuly 9, 2008
He basically told us that he wants there to be a focus on accountability by government and social structures, and not just talking about what black men should do.
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Jesse Jackson
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transcripts.cnn.comJesse Jackson: “He basically told us that he wants there to be a focus on accountability by government and social structures, and not…”
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Jackson's call for government accountability in addressing issues faced by the African-American community.
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