His unwavering dedication to protecting every American's civil and constitutional rights under the law, including voting rights, could not be more important right now.
Barack Obama: “His unwavering dedication to protecting every American's civil and constitutional rights under the law, including voting…”
On the recordMarch 4, 2014
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Statement on the Senate's Failure To Confirm Debo P. Adegbile as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
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