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Zoe Lofgren: The violent institution of slavery itself was clearly an incredible injustice.

On the recordApril 28, 2015
The violent institution of slavery itself was clearly an incredible injustice.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

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Lofgren condemns slavery and its historical impact on citizenship rights.

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