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On the recordJune 8, 2020
While our Nation mourns the loss of George Floyd and other victims of systemic racism, we must not forget the myriad of other injustices that are facing our communities.
Said by
Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Rush emphasizes the need to address broader injustices beyond Floyd's death.

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