“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJuly 20, 2016
Today is also another reminder that Muslims have always been a part of America.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at an Eid al-Fitr Reception

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