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Cory Booker: In Birmingham, in 1960, there was law and order, but there was a clear lack of justice.

On the recordSeptember 26, 2016
In Birmingham, in 1960, there was law and order, but there was a clear lack of justice.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

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Booker reflects on historical injustices despite the presence of law and order.

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