Political Quotes

On the recordJune 24, 2014
I believe that the Voting Rights Act is one of the greatest achievements of the civil rights movement.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Act and its historical significance.

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