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Cori Bush: “In the words of the late Congressman John Lewis, when you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, and you…”

On the recordApril 21, 2021
In the words of the late Congressman John Lewis, when you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, and you have to speak up, you have to say something, you have to do something.
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Cori Bush
Democratic · Missouri

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Bush emphasizes the importance of speaking out against injustice, honoring John Lewis's legacy.

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