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On the recordJune 27, 2019
I heard and I listened to and I respect Senator Harris. But, you know, we all know that 30 seconds to 60 seconds on the campaign debate exchange can't do justice to a lifetime commitment to civil rights. I never, never, never ever opposed voluntarily busing.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Joe Biden defends his commitment to civil rights and his stance on busing in response to criticism from Senator Kamala Harris.

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