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On the recordApril 27, 2009
The persistence of any element of unequal treatment that prevents any American from achieving the full measure of her potential, while enjoying the full benefits of the rights guaranteed by our Constitution, is simply unacceptable.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Stating that unequal treatment and discrimination are unacceptable.

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