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James A. Lewis: “They did so because there was a significant problem, particularly in Southern states, for which I am a representative of…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
They did so because there was a significant problem, particularly in Southern states, for which I am a representative of one of them.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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John Lewis emphasizes the historical voting rights issues in Southern states.

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