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On the recordJune 30, 2010
It took a long time. A lot of people worked hard, people gave up their lives in order that we have the right to vote and expanded the right to vote.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the struggle for voting rights and the sacrifices made for them.

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