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On the recordJune 30, 2010
But I ask you, you do not disagree with the premise, that if you feel that there is discrimination in our society and even though you respect the institution, the military in World War II, but know there was discrimination, that speaking out is not un---- American or inconsistent with our history, is it?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the importance of speaking out against discrimination.

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