Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 17, 2010
I'm not trying to base all of my questions on race. It's just a framework to try to get people to start thinking beyond that.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Burris clarifies his questioning approach is broader than just race.

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