Xavier Becerra: “we should be proud, because in this country we look back at our history so that we may move forward wisely into the…”

“we should be proud, because in this country we look back at our history so that we may move forward wisely into the future. The Voting Rights Act is proof positive that America learns from its history. Today, more Americans from every corner of our Nation, whatever their race, creed, or color may exercise their right to vote. But, Mr. Speaker, I said more, not all, Americans can exercise that right. Just 2 weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court confirmed that fact when it rejected Texas's redistricting map because it disenfranchised thousands of Latino voters. Mr. Speaker, we know why we have the Voting Rights Act. We know what history has taught us. We believe that we must look to the future, and we must not only reaffirm our belief in the Voting Rights Act, but reaffirm it completely and absolutely. We must reject the amendments which would undermine what has been a tremendous accomplishment in America's history of moving all people in America forward to exercise their right to vote. Support this bill. Defeat the amendments. Let's move forward with the Voting Rights Act.”