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““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
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On the recordMay 25, 2021
I only hope you'll consider that the involvement of the Federal Government in helping people in my community has also brought its share of hurt.
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Don Bacon
Republican · Nebraska
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Editor's note · Context

Bacon expresses concerns about negative impacts of federal aid programs.

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