Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 6, 2011
If they live to be 99 years old, they will not be able to get a job.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cummings highlights the long-term consequences of criminal records for young African Americans.

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