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Eric Swalwell: It is past time to build a 21st century democracy that represents our growing and diverse nation--a democracy that…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
It is past time to build a 21st century democracy that represents our growing and diverse nation--a democracy that welcomes every person's voice and participation--because for too long voter suppression has been a shameful reality in our country, undercutting the power and representation of African Americans, Latinos, and other groups historically excluded from our political process.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Calls for a democracy that includes all voices and addresses voter suppression.

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