Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 9, 2019
The hard truth is that no law can legislate away racism.
Said by
Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the limitations of laws in addressing systemic racism in healthcare.

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