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Ilhan Omar: “I have dealt with racist, xenophobic, bigoted comments and threats all my life.”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2022
I have dealt with racist, xenophobic, bigoted comments and threats all my life.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Ilhan Omar speaks about her personal experiences with discrimination and hate.

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