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Keith Ellison: Nobody who is a victim of discrimination or potentially is one would ever say such a ridiculous thing.

On the recordNovember 18, 2013
Nobody who is a victim of discrimination or potentially is one would ever say such a ridiculous thing.
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Keith Ellison
Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Ellison criticizes the idea that protecting against discrimination could worsen the situation.

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