11/18/2013
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"There was an intentional decision to get rid of the right to vote by multi-member districts and at-large campaigns."
"The ability to vote was taken away from African Americans in 1900 with the passage of the literacy test."
"There was an intentional decision made at that time to disenfranchise African Americans."
"Thank you to the Chairwoman for convening this very important hearing today and thank you for your leadership."