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On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
The laws of our country must remain responsive to historical prejudice, discrimination, oppression and mistreatment of African Americans.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

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Grassley emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical injustices in law.

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