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On the recordMay 21, 2013
Despite the progress that we have made there is still much left to be done, and I believe there are many issues where Democrats and Republicans can join together again to strengthen our civil rights laws.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Acknowledging ongoing challenges and the potential for bipartisan cooperation on civil rights.

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