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On the recordDecember 29, 2008
We need to have many African-Americans in the U.S. Senate. So I applaud the governor for his decision. And I would ask you to not hang or lynch the appointee as you try to castigate the appointer.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Bobby Rush advocates for African-American representation in the Senate and defends Burris against criticism.

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