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On the recordFebruary 7, 2022
I think it is really crucial that we acknowledge the history of the United States and its policies, and how that has disproportionately impacted our communities of color and, in particular, our Indigenous, Black, Brown, and other communities that have been affected by the historical policies of this country.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury emphasizes the importance of recognizing historical injustices faced by marginalized communities.

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