Newt Gingrich actually said...

I think race has an enormous impact on decision after decision. I think you almost have to be blind to America and not realize that we still have very, very deep elements that go all the way back to slavery and segregation and that go all the way back to fundamental differences in neighborhoods and in cultures.

Context

Gingrich discusses the impact of race on the criminal justice system and the need for reevaluation.

07/18/2013

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