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On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
Unfortunately, centuries later, in our year 2020, we have yet to demonstrate a republic that is genuinely representative and exemplified by its unequivocal protection of fundamental rights.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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John Lewis critiques the current state of representation and rights in the U.S.

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