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On the recordJune 19, 2026
On Juneteenth National Independence Day, we commemorate the closing of one of our nation’s darkest and most painful chapters, and recommit ourselves to addressing the systemic inequalities and racial disparities that persist in our society.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Statement honoring Juneteenth National Independence Day

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