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Maxine Waters: “There is no empirical evidence to support the fact that doesn't exist, a fact that women, members of the LGBTQ…”

On the recordJune 19, 2019
There is no empirical evidence to support the fact that doesn't exist, a fact that women, members of the LGBTQ community, and people of color, no empirical evidence supporting a notion that they cannot lead these organizations.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters emphasizes the capability of diverse leaders in organizations.

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