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On the recordJune 26, 2024
Thank you so much Mr. Chairman. Throughout history, Americans have fought for and championed civil rights.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes the historical struggle for civil rights in America.

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