I can’t breathe. Those are George Floyd’s last words. We can’t let those words die with him. We have to keep hearing those words. We must not turn away. We can’t turn away. We have a chance to begin to change the trajectory in this country. It’s my hope and prayer that we live up to the legacy.
On the recordApril 20, 2021
Editor's note · Context
Joe Biden called for continued awareness and action regarding systemic issues in law enforcement, referencing George Floyd's last words.
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