Political Quotes

On the recordJune 10, 2015
I know what invidious discrimination is like. I have been to colored water fountains.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank shares personal experiences of discrimination to emphasize the importance of advocacy.

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