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On the recordMay 16, 2017
It is offensive to use this platform here in Congress to promote the institutionalizing of stereotypes or discrimination.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich criticizes the use of Congress to perpetuate stereotypes against disadvantaged communities.

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