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Christine Quinn: “We are seeing documented hate crimes and hate graffiti and hate language ... elected official, nonetheless the president…”

On the recordNovember 21, 2016
We are seeing documented hate crimes and hate graffiti and hate language ... elected official, nonetheless the president elect of the United States, have a bully pulpit that when they use it, it cannot only embrace survivors of hate crimes, it can send a message that will drive them down.
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Christine Quinn

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Christine Quinn emphasizes the responsibility of elected officials, including the president, to address hate crimes.

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