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Martin Heinrich: “It is offensive and, frankly, not constructive to blame communities for the challenges that they face today.”

On the recordMay 16, 2017
It is offensive and, frankly, not constructive to blame communities for the challenges that they face today.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich criticizes the blame placed on communities for their difficulties.

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