Today’s verdict is a step forward. I just spoke with the governor of Minnesota. He thanked me for the close work with his team, and I also spoke with George Floyd’s family again. A remarkable family of extraordinary courage, nothing can ever bring their brother, their father back. But, this can be a giant step forward in the march towards justice in America.
On the recordApril 20, 2021
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President Biden comments on the verdict of Derek Chauvin and its significance for justice.
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