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Al Franken: “I think we need Section 5.”

On the recordJune 24, 2014
I think we need Section 5.
Said by
Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the necessity of Section 5 for voting rights protection.

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