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Mazie Hirono: Passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act sends a clear and unmistakable message of solidarity to the AAPI community.

On the recordApril 22, 2021
Passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act sends a clear and unmistakable message of solidarity to the AAPI community.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii
Source
msnbc.com

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Senator Hirono discusses the importance of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act in addressing anti-Asian attacks.

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