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Al Franken: I have no doubt that historical trauma is a big piece of this.

On the recordNovember 18, 2014
I have no doubt that historical trauma is a big piece of this.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken acknowledges the significant impact of historical trauma.

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