02/09/2016
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"I agree with what Mr. Spital just testified, and I would point to the geographic coverage formula in H.R. 4, as the House passed it in 2019, as an improvement over participation rates."
"I think that the approach that this Congress has been taking in the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is an appropriate one."
"Should Congress look at other indicators in addition to registration and turnout to measure the pervasiveness or persistence of race discrimination in the voting process?"
"section 2 litigation is a lengthy process, often taking 2--5 years to completion"