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On the recordFebruary 16, 2021
I think that the George Floyd, eight minutes and 46 seconds on his neck was a changing moment in this country.
Said by
Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana
Source
msnbc.com

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Richmond reflects on the impact of George Floyd's death on the push for police reform.

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