Mike Johnson said "Not only is Mississippi the poorest State in the Union, but it underfunds much of the basic needs of African Americans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 9, 2019

Not only is Mississippi the poorest State in the Union, but it underfunds much of the basic needs of African Americans.

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Johnson highlights the socio-economic impact of lack of representation in Mississippi.

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