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On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
I do not call Mr. Meadows a racist. I am trying as a person of color, Mr. Chairman, just to express myself and how I felt at that moment.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Rashida Tlaib clarifies her statement regarding Mark Meadows, emphasizing her intention to express her feelings about the situation.

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