Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
When you have a policy of discrimination in the United States, the burden has to be on those who are defending it.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes the responsibility of defending discriminatory policies.

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