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G. K. Butterfield: “Section 5, as I recall, in the Court's decision was found to be constitutional. That is what America needs to know.”

On the recordJune 23, 2021
Section 5, as I recall, in the Court's decision was found to be constitutional. That is what America needs to know.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Butterfield emphasizes the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.

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