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Rashida Tlaib: “There is real distress in this community, there are real challenges in this community, but the longer that we continue…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2020
There is real distress in this community, there are real challenges in this community, but the longer that we continue to talk about solutions that aren't real solutions, I think the longer it will take to get to a legislative and administrative fix that will provide a real solution to those who are hurting across my district, across my State, and across this country.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes the need for real solutions to community challenges.

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