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On the recordJuly 22, 2020
To honor Mr. Lewis, the first thing we need to do is to pass legislation restoring the Voting Rights Act and get it signed. We know the credibility of our elections has already shown early signs of concern during several State primaries and voter suppression cases, coupled with the fact that people are going to have to vote in dangerous conditions, cannot be ignored. I know that if Mr. Lewis was still with us, he would be leading that fight. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson).
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Karen Bass
Democratic · California

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