Dick Durbin said "The Voting Rights Act is regarded as the crown jewel of civil rights statutes." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017

The Voting Rights Act is regarded as the crown jewel of civil rights statutes.

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Durbin emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act in civil rights.

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