“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJune 16, 2020
We have talked about the violence of segregation, the violence of disinvestment in their communities...
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois
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Rush emphasizes the impact of systemic violence and disinvestment on communities.

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