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Walter Tucker: “I rise today to express my strong support for the efforts of my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues and others in…”

On the recordMarch 23, 1994
I rise today to express my strong support for the efforts of my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues and others in trying to deal with the deleterious effects of the recent case of Shaw versus Reno. Mr. Speaker, in 1965 the Voting Rights Act was enacted to remedy one of the many wrongs perpetrated against African-Americans. However, in 1994, we find ourselves having to again fight for the right to vote, the right to participate in the political process and the right to be represented. Mr. Speaker, rest assured this Member will fight every step of the way to protect the rights of African-Americans and those gained by his fathers and forefathers. Mr. Speaker, I ask the Justice Department to diligently support the Voting Rights Act.
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Walter Tucker
Democratic · California
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Addressing the impact of the Shaw v. Reno case on voting rights for African-Americans.

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