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Earl F. Hilliard: “Basically I want to make one point. That the results of our government's action or inaction, whether intentional or…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 1998
Basically I want to make one point. That the results of our government's action or inaction, whether intentional or unintentional, has caused continuous discrimination against African- American farmers to the detriment of their very existence. We must continue to help them.
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Earl F. Hilliard
Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Addressing discrimination against African-American farmers.

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