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G. K. Butterfield: As our dear friend and my dear friend and former colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis, often said, the vote is…

On the recordJune 23, 2021
As our dear friend and my dear friend and former colleague, the late Congressman John Lewis, often said, the vote is precious.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Butterfield emphasizes the importance of voting as highlighted by John Lewis.

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