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Nancy Pelosi: “He worked his entire life for civil rights, equal opportunity, and economic and social justice.”

On the recordJuly 10, 2000
He worked his entire life for civil rights, equal opportunity, and economic and social justice.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California
Source
congress.gov
Jul 10, 2000

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Pelosi emphasizes Holmes' lifelong dedication to civil rights and social justice.

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